LVN

Stars Behavioral Health Group; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid CEUs

Career development

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group seeks an LVN/LPT for our High Desert Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center in Lancaster, CA. The role focuses on direct patient care including medications, with on-call night hours from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

Starting compensation ranges from $28.00 to $30.00 per hour. The position requires CA LVN or LPT licensure, with a preference for an associate degree and 1 year of inpatient MH experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) licensure in California.
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient mental health treatment experience.
• Minimum 1 year of medication administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct client care including medications and supervision of medication administration.
• Maintain unit milieu safety and support quality client care.
• Prepare, document and report patient status to RN and physician.

Skills

Medication administration

Inpatient mental health care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Technology (preferred)

CA LVN/LPT licensure

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 Nurse Division/Program: High Desert Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center Starting Compensation: 28.00 - 30.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: Lancaster, CA Working Hours/Shift: ON CALL 7:00 PM - 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/

For Additional Information: [e-mail]

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.