Citrus Counseling Services (CCS) is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide services on an independent contractor basis in our outpatient behavioral health program.
The LVN will provide nursing support services under the direction of a licensed psychiatrist and within the California LVN scope of practice. This position supports psychiatric medication management services delivered through a hybrid model, in which the psychiatrist participates remotely while clients attend appointments in person at CCS clinic locations.
Medication management clinics are typically held one day per week and rotate between CCS's Victorville and Crestline clinic locations based on service schedules.
Responsibilities
- Review scheduled client charts and relevant clinical information with the psychiatrist prior to appointments.
- Greet and prepare clients for medication management appointments.
- Obtain and document vital signs and other relevant clinical information as directed by the psychiatrist.
- Assist with medication management processes, including communicating prescription information to pharmacies as directed by the psychiatrist.
- Reinforce medication, treatment, and follow-up instructions provided by the psychiatrist.
- Communicate client concerns, treatment needs, and care coordination issues to therapists, case managers, and other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team, as appropriate.
- Attend biweekly Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings (frequency may vary based on program needs).
- Document services, observations, and client interactions in CCS's electronic health record in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support hybrid care workflows by coordinating remote psychiatric appointments for clients attending in-office sessions and facilitating communication between clients and psychiatric providers to ensure continuity of care.
Qualifications
- Current and unrestricted California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
- Experience working in behavioral health, mental health, psychiatry, or outpatient healthcare settings preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively with clients, psychiatrists, therapists, and multidisciplinary treatment teams.
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and basic computer applications.
Work Schedule
- Approximately one day per week.
- Services provided at CCS Victorville and Crestline clinic locations, based on scheduling needs.
- Independent contractor position; hours may vary based on client demand and psychiatrist availability.
