What You Will Do to Change Lives 

The LPN provides recovery-focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care. 

Shifts Available: 

Full Time Position

Expected starting wage range is $30.41 - $37.58.  The full wage range goes up to $44.75.  Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges.  The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.  Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)  

Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program and current licensure in the state of operation 

What’s In It For You*  

Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year   Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift).  Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift) Free CEUs, coaching and mentorship   Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships   Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan  For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits 

Join Our Compassionate Team 

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. 

Program Type: Acute – supportive mental health treatment for developmentally disabled/ intellectually disabled adults and long term sub-acute care for adults with mental health needs.

To Make Referrals:

Referrals are made for DD/ID directly to the program clinical director for assessing needs and appropriateness of care Sub-Acute adult referrals are made through the Telecare Central Admissions Team

# of Beds:

Acute DD/ID: 8 Beds Sub-Acute Adult Mental Health: 8 beds

Who We Serve: : Individuals must be aged 18 and older, have been diagnosed with serious mental illness, need an acute or sub-acute level of care, and are currently involuntarily detained under RCW 71.05 through the civil commitment process. Individuals must have services through one of the contracted Managed Care Organizations of WA. Each referral will be screened for medical care needs, and safety needs to ensure appropriate admission to the Supportive E&T. Referrals are accepted from most areas in WA.

About the Program: Telecare Pierce County Supported E&T provides involuntary inpatient care for individuals with DD/ID who are experiencing an acute behavioral health crisis. Our Next Steps Program provides long-term care for individuals on 90+ day Civil Commitment Orders who require additional time stabilizing in an E&T environment. These beds are directly contracted to the Health Care Authority. At this time, our DD/ID individuals are not eligible for the Next Steps Program but are welcome to stay in the Supported E&T for the duration of their need.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability 

*May vary by location and position type 

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. 

LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, Psych Nurse, Psychiatry, Nursing, Nurses  

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.