Crestwood Behavioral Health·Napa, California
Respond to mental health crisis calls in various community settings to provide intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization services. Supervise Peer Specialists as part of the Mobile Response Team to safely connect individuals with mental health resources.
Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first?
If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!
For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey.
Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!
Title: Mobile Crisis Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) | Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) Job Duties: The Mobile Crisis Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) ensures we are providing safe, effective, and compassionate responses to individuals during a mental crisis.
The Mobile Crisis Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) will respond to calls from dispatch involving a mental health crisis in various settings.
They will be required to travel to the location of the caller and provide crisis intervention services, including assessing and documenting holds.
The Mobile Crisis Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) will also be responsible for the supervision of the Peer Specialist as part of the Mobile Response Team (MRT).
About the Mobile Response Team: The Crestwood Behavioral Health Mobile Response Team (MRT) provides community-based interventions for those experiencing a mental health crisis.
Our team is available to deploy into the community to provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization.
The MRT is staffed by Licensed/Registered Mental Health Counselors and Peer Specialists who can provide services throughout Napa County including residences, parks, shelters, schools, and hospitals.
The goal of MRT is to de-escalate the crisis and safely connect individuals with mental health care and resources.
Current licensure in California as an LVN or LPT Current CA driver's license. Previous experience in mental health nursing preferred. Current CPR and first aid certifications. Knowledge of DBT, WRAP and psychosocial rehabilitation principles preferred. Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Life Insurance Vacation Paid Sick Leave Sick Leave Buy Back 401(k) Retirement Scholarship Program Education Loan Assistance Program Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates Competitive Pay Paid Holidays Service Awards Jury Duty Pay About the Campus: Crestwood’s Crisis Stabilization Unit is a program that is based in a recovery-focused environment where children, adolescents and adults in crisis are welcomed into a calm, warm, compassionate environment so that they may be assessed and provided mental health stabilization services, medication evaluation, management and linkages to a wide-range of outpatient and inpatient mental health services. The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity. Pay Range: $34.50—$39.99 USD It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets. Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood. Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part the Crestwood Family and the benefits available. https://workatcrestwood.com/ Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to HR@CBHI.net. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please review this link to provide information on how we collect and use your data. Crestwood is required to participate in the E-Verify program. To learn more, please see: E-Verify Participation, Right to Work notices, or visit www.e-verify.gov.
Must hold a current California licensure as an LVN or LPT and a valid CA driver's license. Current CPR and first aid certifications are required, with previous mental health nursing experience preferred.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.