LVN / LPT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical dental vision benefits

CEU opportunities

Career development

BBS supervision

Employee recognition

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group in San Bernardino, CA is hiring an LVN or LPT for our TAY Crisis Residential Treatment program. The role focuses on direct client care, medication administration, and supervising unit staff during day shift. Starting compensation is $28–$30 per hour with Monday–Friday 11:00 AM–7:30 PM.

We offer comprehensive benefits, paid CEUs, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a mission-driven team serving Transitional Age Youth and contributing to quality mental

Qualifications

• Active, valid California LVN or LPT license.
• At least 1 year of medication administration experience.
• Inpatient treatment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care including medication administration.
• Supervise nursing activities of unit staff and document care.
• Order, prepare, and document medications per physician orders.
• Write weekly client summaries and maintain nursing documentation.

Skills

Medication administration

Inpatient mental health care

CPR certification

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: San Bernardino: TAY Crisis Residential Treatment Starting Compensation: 28.00 - 30.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: San Bernardino, CA Working Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM

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 TAY Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) facility is a short-term voluntary residential facility. Designed to help Transitional Age Youth (TAY), ages 18-25, who experience a psychiatric crisis to safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to community.

Population Served:

Transitional Age Youth (TAY), ages 18-25, who experience a psychiatric crisis

Facility & Setting:

short-term voluntary residential facility | 24/7

Program Clinical Services:

Therapeutic and mental health services, Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation 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:

Daily exercise and health/wellness education

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.