Crisis Stabilization - LVN / LPT - PM Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous time off

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision

Paid CEU opportunities

Supervision for BBS hours

Employee recognition & rewards

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group in Irvine, CA seeks an LVN or LPT for a PM shift at the Coastal Star Crisis Stabilization Unit. You will provide direct client care, administer medications, and supervise nursing activities on the unit, following physician orders and maintaining documentation.

Applicants must hold a California LVN or LPT license, CPR and First Aid certifications, and have at least 1 year of medication administration and inpatient mental health experience.

Qualifications

• Education & Licensure: Active, valid California LVN or LPT license; accredited school graduation; Associate degree preferred.
• Experience: 1 year of medication administration; inpatient mental health experience preferred.
• Safety & Compliance: CPR and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care, including medication administration and supervising unit nursing activities.
• Order, prepare, and document medications per physician orders and verify pharmacy deliveries.
• Communicate important information to the team and maintain accurate nursing documentation throughout the shift.

Skills

Medication administration

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Education

California LVN or LPT license

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Crisis Stabilization - LVN / LPT - PM Shift

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 PM 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.

Additional Information

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

About Us

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.