Job description

Nurse-LVN Openings Available

We have seven START Crisis Center locations in San Diego:

• Del Sur Crisis Center: 892 27th Street; San Diego, CA 92154
• Esperanza Crisis Center: 490 N. Grape Street; Escondido, CA 92025
• Halcyon Crisis Center: 1664 Broadway; San Diego, CA 92021
• Jary Barreto Crisis Center: 2865 Logan Ave.; San Diego, CA 92113
• New Vistas Crisis Center: 734 10th Ave.; San Diego, CA 92101
• Turning Point Crisis Center: 1738 S. Tremont Street; Oceanside, CA 92054
• Vista Balboa Crisis Center: 545 Laurel Street; San Diego, CA 92101

CRF is a friendly, rewarding, and dynamic place to work. We believe in teamwork and collaboration throughout our organization. We are committed to our staff and their ability to learn and grow in their profession while serving others in our community.

Our Behavioral Health Nurses are client-centered, compassionate, dedicated team members who want to make a difference in the lives of the people they serve. They embrace the opportunity to work side-by-side with their clients, helping to make lasting changes that will improve quality of life, health, and wellness. Our nurses are committed to providing excellence in psychiatric nursing care,

Nurse - LVN – Mental Health

Hours: What works for you? 8 - 40 hours per week; availability for days, evenings, overnights and weekend shifts. For benefit purposes, 30 hours/week is considered to be full-time. On-call shifts also available.

NEW Pay Rate: $36.06 per hour for regular weekday shifts; $3/hr additional differential for overnight and weekend shifts!

A typical day will include...

• You'll provide physical health and mental health assessments,
• Helping clients learn to manage their illness, providing encouragement and counseling as needed, and monitor/report any side effects of medications.
• You’ll be responsible for safely storing and handling medications and ensuring the proper documentation is completed.
• You’ll provide medication support services and case management to ensure optimal outcomes for your clients. You may provide First Aid as needed.

You won’t be wearing scrubs. You won’t be providing traditional bedside services. You will be part of a collaborative, holistic, wrap-around service team that changes lives!

What you'll need to be successful--

• Must possess a current CA nursing license (LVN) and must be kept current during employment
• First Aid/CPR certification is required and must be kept current during employment
• Ability to physically and mentally assist in emergency situations is required
• Previous experience working with a mental health population, especially with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders is strongly preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance and credentialing review

Benefits: CRF provides benefits to help you balance your work life and your personal life. For full-time staff (30 hours or more), we offer full benefits; part-time staff have access to some of the benefits below.

• 19 days of PTO per year
• “Platinum +” medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses for you and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options
• Vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
• Paid training and supervision hours are available for supervision
• Opportunities for advancement and growth

*Some medical insurance benefits are available for staff who work 24-29 hours!

Where will I work? See location options listed above; shifts available may be different at the various locations.

Located in San Diego County, CA, these programs provide intensive, community-based crisis residential services for adults in San Diego. We deliver a unique alternative to psychiatric hospitalization to clients who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis of such magnitude so as not to be manageable on an outpatient basis. Our services are provided in a home-like environment that specializes in the psychosocial rehabilitation of each individual.

Built around a bio-psychosocial approach, our multi-disciplinary team addresses each aspect of a client’s unique situation, including mental health, co-occurring substance abuse, housing, medical/medication needs, and establishing connections to social service supports within the community to facilitate successful transition beyond the START program.

CRF: WHY IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO WORK!

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals! Our accredited programs reach various demographics, so you can gain experience with almost any sector of mental health services. We have excellent opportunities for growth and development. Come join us!

Learn more about us: crfbehavioralhealthcare.org

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $36.06 - $39.06 per hour

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All new hires are required to show proof of completed vaccination and booster if eligible before the first day of work unless legally exempted.

License/Certification:

• LPN (Preferred)
• LVN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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