Crisis Stabilization LVN/LPT - AM

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid CEU training

Supervision for BBS hours

Recognition & rewards

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group in Irvine, CA is seeking a Crisis Stabilization LVN/LPT for the AM division. Join a 24/7 CSU that stabilizes mental health crises and provides direct patient care, medication administration, and supervision of nursing staff during shifts.

Compensation ranges from $30 to $35 per hour, with full-time benefits and opportunities for paid CEU training. Qualifications include active California LVN or LPT license, minimum one year of medication administration and inpatient

Qualifications

• Active, valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license.
• One year of experience with medication administration.
• Experience treating individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care and supervise nursing activities on the unit.
• Order, prepare, and document medications according to physician orders.
• Communicate important information to the team and maintain nursing documentation.

Skills

Medication administration

Inpatient mental health care

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Education

California LVN or LPT license

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title: Crisis Stabilization LVN/LPT - AM Division/Program: Irvine: Coastal Star Crisis Stabilization Unit Starting Compensation: 30.00 - 35.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: Irvine, CA Working Hours/Shift: 8 Hour AM Shift

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities. Career development programs designed to help you grow.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
• Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What You Bring to SBHG (Qualifications)

Education & Licensure: Active, valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license. Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology. Associate degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience with medication administration (Required). One (1) year of experience treating individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting (Preferred).

Safety & Compliance: Must be 18 years of age or older. Current CPR certification. First Aid certification from an approved provider (such as the American Red Cross).

How you will make a difference

The LVN / LPT is responsible for providing direct client care, including medication administration and supervising the nursing activities of unit staff. Key duties include ordering, preparing, and documenting medications according to physician orders and confirming pharmacy deliveries. The role also requires communicating important information to the team, writing weekly client summaries as assigned, and maintaining accurate nursing documentation throughout the shift. This position also performs other related duties as needed.

Division/Program Overview

Program: The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a place where people experiencing a mental health crisis can go to be stabilized. These facilities operate 24/7 to provide crisis stabilization.

Population Served: Up to 16 adults (ages 18 and up) and 8 adolescents (ages 13 to 17).

Facility & Setting: Can be compared to an Urgent Care Center where people often go for a medical emergency instead of going to the hospital ER. Patients may stay up to 23 hours.

Clinical Services: Provides important services to those in need of immediate crisis intervention and stabilization. Designed to prevent psychiatric hospitalizations.

Length of Stay: stay of up to 23 hours

Skills & Transition: The CSU will help clients to stabilize and will also provide referrals to other needed services. Transportation is provided as needed

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

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Join an organization dedicated to improving lives and supporting those facing mental health and behavioral challenges.

At Stars Behavioral Health Group, we are seeking passionate professionals ready to make a lasting, positive impact on children, youth, families, and adults across California. As a leading statewide provider, SBHG brings together over 2,000 professionals across 70+ specialized programs and 60+ locations, delivering compassionate care to more than 40,000 individuals each year.

We are committed to diversity as we believe exceptional care begins with a diverse team. SBHG is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates LGBTQ+, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity across every level of our organization.