Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Employment Type: Part-Time, Temp-to-Hire
Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week (with potential up to 25 hours and possible transition to full-time)
Pay Rate: $30.00–$33.00 per hour

Position Overview

Legacy Staffing is seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) on behalf of a behavioral health client. This position supports adults in a residential treatment setting and plays a critical role in managing medication administration, resident health monitoring, psychiatric coordination, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges and be comfortable collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team. This position offers the opportunity to grow into the primary nursing contact for the facility while working alongside experienced clinical staff.

Schedule & Availability

• Part-time, temporary-to-hire position
• Up to 20 hours per week, with potential for up to 25 hours
• Potential opportunity to transition into a full-time role based on facility needs
• Flexible schedule:
  • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, or
  • 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Must be available:
  • Two weekdays
  • Saturdays

Key Responsibilities

Resident Care & Health Monitoring

• Deliver high-quality healthcare services to residents in a residential treatment program
• Conduct ongoing physical and mental health assessments
• Monitor and document changes in resident health status
• Provide health education and support to residents
• Facilitate crisis intervention and coordinate appropriate responses when needed

Medication Management

• Administer medications and injections according to physician orders
• Review, maintain, and correct Medication Administration Records (MARs)
• Train and monitor shift supervisors responsible for medication administration
• Ensure medication documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant
• Coordinate with contracted pharmacies to maintain adequate medication inventories, including PRN medications

Medical & Psychiatric Coordination

• Communicate with physicians, hospitals, case managers, service coordinators, conservators, and family members as needed
• Coordinate resident care during monthly psychiatric visits
• Communicate resident progress and treatment needs to psychiatric providers
• Manage psychiatric reports and treatment recommendations

Lab & Clinical Documentation

• Coordinate all laboratory orders and ensure timely completion
• Review lab results and report findings to appropriate medical providers
• Maintain the Clozapine REMS Registry and ensure required updates
• Complete nursing summaries for Regional Center IPP reviews (quarterly and annually)
• Complete annual LIC 602 forms and TB documentation for residents
• Review incoming resident referrals to ensure medical appropriateness

Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary treatment team
• Support staff education and ongoing training
• Assist in maintaining compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

• Current and valid LVN or LPT license
• Minimum two (2) years of experience while licensed
• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass required health screening and TB testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in:
  • Behavioral health
  • Mental health treatment
  • Residential care facilities
  • Group homes
  • Inpatient treatment settings
• Experience providing services to individuals with mental illness
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Experience with medication management and psychiatric care coordination

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Professional phone etiquette and customer service skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation practices

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive compensation
• Paid sick time
• Opportunity for long-term employment and career growth
• Potential transition to full-time employment based on facility needs

If you are a licensed nursing professional who is passionate about supporting individuals in a behavioral health setting and enjoys working as part of a collaborative treatment team, we encourage you to apply. Legacy Staffing is proud to connect healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities that make a difference in the lives of others.