Licensed Vocational Nurse, Per-Diem

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Joshua Tree (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous time off

Employer-paid medical/dental/vision

Paid CEUs

Career development

BBS supervision for AMFT/ACSW/APCC

Employee recognition

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for per diem shifts in Joshua Tree, CA. The role supports the Morongo Oasis Crisis Residential Treatment program, providing direct nursing care, crisis intervention, and patient advocacy.

Shifts cover rotating hours, including AM/PM/NOC, with a competitive hourly rate of $30–$35. Eligible candidates bring a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of relevant experience, and a California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Lived experience in child welfare, probation, or mental health systems is preferred.
• One year of full-time experience in consumer-directed services within mental health or social services.
• First Aid certification from an approved provider or obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, engagement, advocacy and direct services to program clients.
• Support clients in moving toward recovery and functioning within the program.
• Assist with planning and delivering crisis residential treatment services.

Skills

Lived experience

Professional experience

First Aid certification

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Per Diem

Division/Program

Joshua Tree: Morongo Oasis Crisis Residential Treatment

Starting Compensation

30.00 - 35.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location

Joshua Tree, CA

Working Hours/Shift

Sunday - Saturday Various/Rotating Shifts AM - 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM PM - 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM NOC - 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

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)

• Experience & Background:
  • Personal Lived Experience: Self-identified personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.).
  • Professional Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services (preferably within a mental health, healthcare, or social services agency serving individuals with disabilities).
  • Certifications & Licensure: Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred (or the ability to successfully complete the certification process within one year of employment). Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record per company policy. First Aid certification from an approved provider (such as the American Red Cross) or obtained upon hire. Meet agency driver eligibility criteria

How you will make a difference

The position has primary responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Counselors are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Counselors will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness.

Division/Program Overview

• Program: The Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility.
• Population Served: Designed to help adult residents, ages 18-59, who experience a psychiatric crisis to safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to community.
• Facility & Setting: Short-term voluntary residential facility, 24/7
• Program Clinical Services: Therapeutic and mental health services, Medication evaluation and support services, Crisis intervention
• Length of Stay: Short-term
• Skills & Transition: Pre-vocational or vocational counseling, transition back to community
• Skills & Services: Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services, Daily exercise and health/wellness education

Learn more about SBHG

https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information

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About SBHG

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.