County of Tehama

Institutional Licensed Crisis Health Worker I/II (LVN/LPT)

County of Tehama  •  $30 - $37/hr  •  Onsite  •  39 minutes ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00181

Department: Health Services Agency

Job classification: Institutional Licensed Crisis Health Worker I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Mental Health, Miscellaneous, Health Care Support, Medical

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Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients. Every position is a key position at Health Services. We value input, good communication, and collaboration within our organization as well as with our agency partners. If you would enjoy working with people who are committed to the health of our residents, then our agency would like to hear from you.
SALARY
(A-E Steps)
Institutional Licensed Crisis Health Worker I:
$30.43 - $36.99 Hourly/$2,434.40 - $2,959.20 Biweekly
Institutional Licensed Crisis Health Worker II:
$33.59 - $40.83 Hourly/$2,687.20 - $3,266.40 Biweekly


Definition: Under general supervision performs routine patient care, vocational nursing care and/or rehabilitative treatment services to clients and inmates in adult correctional facilities or field services programs such as the Mobile Crisis Response Unit. May provide leadership to assigned staff. Performs related duties as assigned.

Examples of duties

  • Provides effective client/inmate care and nursing duties and, as required, administers medications, monitors and charts vital signs; notifies supervisor and/or physicians of any changes in client/inmate conditions.
  • May provide on-scene crisis intervention and referrals when community members are undergoing a mental health crisis.
  • May perform duties as treatment nurse, including assessing, cleansing and dressing wounds, skin tears, abrasions, lesions, etc., and implementing appropriate treatments.
  • Prescreens inmate requests to be seen by a physician/physician assistant following established protocol.
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Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

  • Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade.
  • Experience working in a 24-hour psychiatric or adult correctional facility is desirable.

Institutional Licensed Crisis Health Worker I: Requires no experience.

  • Completion of formal education leading to licensure/certification as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT).

Institutional Licensed Crisis Health Worker II: Two (2) years of LVN/LPT experience required.

  • Completion of formal education leading to licensure/certification as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT).

License & Special Requirements:

  • Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
  • Requires a valid certification of registration as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
  • Must complete periodic continuing education coursework as required to maintain active licensure.
  • Must possess, or be willing to obtain, national provider identifier (NPI).
  • Requires CPR certification.
  • Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough law enforcement background investigation.

Supplemental information

The department currently has multiple vacancies.

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for an Institutional Licensed Crisis Health Worker I/II (LNV/LPT), as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.

Testing Dates: September 4-8, 2026. Testing will be provided via email.

Tentative Interview Date(s):
1st- Wednesday, September 16, 2026 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
2nd- Wednesday, September 23, 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
*Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.

New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.


For questions about this recruitment, please contact:

Osmara Herrera | 530-528-3284 | Osmara.Herrera@tchsa.net

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.

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County of Tehama

About County of Tehama

Let Your Opportunities Grow With Tehama County!

Nestled in the northern Sacramento Valley, Tehama County lies approximately midway between Sacramento and the Oregon border. Starting in the snowy Sierras to the east (the highest point is 8,200 ft), the County unfolds onto rolling foothills, excellent range land, and spectacular, flat-topped buttes, and then sweeps down onto the fertile floor of the Sacramento River Valley (elevation at Red Bluff is 341 ft). Tehama County is the central point of widespread recreation and the local recreation opportunities are outstanding with nearby camping, hunting, fishing, golfing, snow skiing, and boating resources as good or better than anywhere in California. The County Seat, Red Bluff, is located on Interstate 5 and the Sacramento River approximately 135 road miles north of Sacramento. Tehama County is a charter county with a board-administrator form of government whose Chief Administrator is selected by a five member Board of Supervisors, who are elected by Supervisorial Districts.

Tehama County employees are dedicated to providing services to the people of this rural community. Our 800+ employees, working in 25 county departments, deliver public safety and protection, public health, community services, and administrative support.

If you are considering employment with Tehama County, our many departments offer the full spectrum of career opportunities including office support, financial, technical, trades, medical, and legal - to name a few. We welcome anyone with a desire to make a difference in the community – whether you are just starting out in the work world, or you are more seasoned in your career.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Red Bluff, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
tehama.gov
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