LVN | LPT

3M HEALTHCARE; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement

Scholarship Program

Education Loan Assistance Program

Competitive Pay

Paid Holidays

Service Awards

Jury Duty Pay

Job summary

Crestwood invites you to join our behavioral health team in Bakersfield, offering LVN or LPT roles focused on compassionate, person-centered recovery. You will provide nursing care under physician orders and help lead licensed and non-licensed staff in daily operations.

We emphasize weekend coverage for MT or FT schedules, competitive hourly pay, and a supportive environment that values equity, diversity, and ongoing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current California LVN or LPT license.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Ability to supervise and work with staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to clients per physicians' orders and care standards.
• Supervise non-licensed staff in unit operations.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Supervision ability

Team collaboration

Mental health experience

Education

California LVN or LPT license

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Title

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) | Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

Job Duties

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides direct nursing care to the clients according to physicians’ orders and applicable client care standards within their scope of practice. The nurse will provide direction to non-licensed personnel in providing direct client care and operation of the unit.

Schedule

MHRC

• Full-Time: PM (Must be available weekends)
• Part-Time: AM/PM/NOC (Must be available weekends)

PHF

• On-Call: AM/PM/NOC (Must be available weekends)

Qualifications

• Current licensure in California as an LVN or LPT.
• Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members.
• Previous experience in mental health nursing preferred.
• Current CPR and first aid certifications.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Buy Back
• 401(k) Retirement
• Scholarship Program
• Education Loan Assistance Program
• Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Service Awards
• Jury Duty Pay

About the Campus

Crestwood has provided residential mental health recovery services in Bakersfield since 1998. The Crestwood Behavioral Health Center and Psychiatric Health Facility are innovative programs based on Crestwood’s commitment to providing mental health clients with a continuum of care that puts them on the road to recovery.

Pay Range

The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity.

$30 — $34.78 USD

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