LPT / LVN Nurse

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vis

Additional voluntary benefits

On-the-job training with paid CEU

Career development programs

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group in Long Beach, CA is seeking an LVN/LPT to join our 24/7 urgent care team. This role focuses on direct client care, medication administration, and ensuring a safe, therapeutic milieu within the facility.

The ideal candidate holds a California LVN or LPT license, has 1 year inpatient mental health experience and 1 year of medication administration, and is willing to work the Thursday night shift from 7 pm to 7:30 am. Competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid, active California LVN or LPT license.
• Graduate from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology; an associate degree is preferred.
• Minimum of one year of inpatient mental health treatment experience.
• Minimum of one year of medication administration experience.
• California driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care including medications.
• Maintain the milieu to facilitate quality care and safety.
• Document patient condition and report to RN/physician.
• Prepare, administer and document medications per physician orders.

Skills

Medication administration

Inpatient care

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

LVN / LPT

Division/Program

Long Beach Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center

Starting Compensation

28.00 - 30.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location

Long Beach, CA

Working Hours/Shift

Thursday ONLY 7 pm to 7:30 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)

• Licensure: Valid, active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license.
• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology; an associate degree is preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing treatment to individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience in medication administration.
• Driving Requirement: Valid California Driver's License is preferred.

How You Will Make a Difference (job Overview)

The LVN/LPT provides direct client care including medications. Maintains vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations and preserve the safety of all therein. Visually and audibly observes, documents in writing and reports orally or in writing the physical or mental condition of patients to the Registered Nurse in charge of the facility on the shift and the attending physician. Orders, prepares, administers and documents the administration of medication for clients according to physician's orders. Confirms delivery of all ordered medication(s) from pharmacy on shift worked. Responsible for writing summary on clients as assigned. Makes written or oral shift assignments and plans, organizes and directs the nursing activities of the unit (when needed and assigned) to assure quality care delivery.

Division & Program Overview

• Facility & Setting: 24/7 walk-in outpatient urgent care
• Clinical Services Rapid mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, and medication support
• Length of Stay: Short-term stabilization (up to 24 hours)
• Population Served: Serves up to 12 adults (18 + ) and 6 adolescents (ages 13-17)

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

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