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Evolve Treatment Centers

Walnut Creek, California

Posted Sep 14

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Schedule and commitments

Term
Permanent

Pay and benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Do you qualify?

License
Valid California Nursing License LVN/LPT Check your license
Certification
Current CPR/ BLS card
Experience
Minimum of one year experience as a working nurse.
Also asks
Psych or chemical dependence background preferred
Also asks
Good communication skills and basic computer literacy

What's around it?

In Walnut Creek, CA· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$2,680/mo
Household income
$130,432/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Walnut Creek, CA

From Census ACS 2024.

About this role

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) – Adolescent Mental Health Walnut Creek & Lafayette, CA! Full-Time $85,000 - 90,000/year

About Evolve Treatment Centers

Evolve provides cutting-edge residential and outpatient treatment for teens (ages 12–17) struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. Our compassionate team of professionals is dedicated to helping adolescents and families heal in a supportive, structured environment.

Why Join Us?

Competitive pay: $85,000-90,000 annually

Health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, sick leave, holidays

Free on-site lunches prepared by our chefs

Beautiful, supportive work environment

Certified Great Place to Work employer

Essential Functions

Direct patient care and assessment; including the reporting of observed changes in mental status and/or physical condition, response to emergencies, and safety risks Completes documentation in an efficient and timely manner, including nursing assessments, transcription of M. D.s' phone orders Knowledge of medication administration records, vital sign monitoring Attendance and participation in terms of treatment planning and professional staff meetings Call in medications to pharmacy and pick up Provides in service training to technical staff on medications, documentation, and monitoring of vital signs Provides ongoing patient education on all aspects of medications and other health issues including hygiene Monitors supplies and reports needs to Facility Manager Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and educational support to patients and families Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures Maintains continuity among nurses by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to weekend nurse

Knowledge of

Psychiatric medications and their side effects Basic first aid and life-saving skills

Ability to

Speak with clients and parents in a compassionate and patient manner Maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff Assess emergency situations and delegate responsibilities to staff Work with a multi-disciplinary team Exercise independent judgment and leadership, analyze situations accurately and take effective action Make decisions and handle difficult situations with tact and professionalism

Requirements

Valid California Nursing License LVN/LPT Current CPR/ BLS card Minimum of one year experience as a working nurse. Psych or chemical dependence background preferred Good communication skills and basic computer literacy

Apply Today

If you’re a compassionate, motivated LVN or LPT ready to make a real difference in adolescent mental health care, we’d love to meet you!

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