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San Jose Behavioral Health HospitalHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Licensed Psychiatric Technician or Licensed Vocational Nurse by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in human service field from an accredited college or university.
- One or more years’ experience as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician or Licensed Vocational Nurse in a behavioral health environment.
- Experience working with the specific population of the facility.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rates with shift differentials for up to $9 per hour.
- Referral Bonus.
- Flexible Schedules.
- Major Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision).
- 401(k) plan.
- Excellent training program.
- Free Parking.
San Jose Behavioral Health Hospital is an 133-bed inpatient hospital that provides comprehensive treatment services for adult men and women, ages 18 and above, and adolescents, ages 14 to 17, who have been struggling with a variety of behavioral issues and mental health disorders. The list of disorders that we are prepared to treat includes anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depressive disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia. The mission of San Jose Behavioral Health Hospital is to provide superior psychiatric treatment to all that we serve. We are committed to providing resources, information, and assistance that is necessary to best prepare our patients to meet their treatment objectives and achieve sustained recovery. We will remain at the forefront of the effort to provide effective personalized care, and will employ the science-based and research-supported methods and modalities that are best suited to meeting the unique strengths, needs, and objectives of each person who is entrusted into our care. Our hospital is conveniently located in the heart of San Jose, and is easily accessible to residents in Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and Alameda County. Our location amid gently rolling hills promotes quiet reflection by providing patients with the opportunity to enjoy serene views of our beautiful natural surroundings. Treatment at San Jose Behavioral Health is an intensely personalized experience. Patients follow individualized treatment plans that have been especially designed with their specific strengths, needs, and treatment goals in mind. Depending upon several unique factors, including the nature and severity of a person’s behavioral or mental health struggles, his or her treatment may include medication management, individual therapy, group therapy, experiential therapy, family therapy and meetings, and comprehensive discharge/aftercare planning.