Overnight LVN / LPT On-Call

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous time off

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vis

Paid CEU opportunities

Career development programs

Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, AS

Employee recognition & rewards

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group is seeking an Overnight LVN or LPT for the Victorville, CA, High Desert Crisis Walk In Center to provide specialized psychiatric nursing care overnight. The role focuses on medication administration, patient safety, and timely communication with the care team.

The candidate must hold a California LVN or LPT license, with a preference for an associate degree and at least one year of medication administration and inpatient mental health experience.

Qualifications

• Active, valid California LVN or LPT license; accredited school.
• Experience with medication administration; inpatient mental health setting preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care and medication administration.
• Supervise unit nursing activities and document medications per orders.
• Communicate critical information to the team and write weekly client summaries.

Skills

Medication administration

Inpatient mental health care

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Education

California LVN license

Licensed Psychiatric Technician (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 Details

• Job Title: Overnight LVN / LPT - On - Call
• Division/Program: Victorville: High Desert Crisis Walk In Center
• Starting Compensation: 30.00 - 35.00 USD Per Hour
• Working Location: Victorville, CA
• Working Hours/Shift: Friday - Saturday 11:00 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)

• 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).

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 Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting with a stay of up to 23 hours
• Population Served: All age groups – children, adolescents, adults, and older adults – who need immediate access to crisis mental health services.
• Facility & Setting: The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting
• Clinical Services: Rapid mental health assessment and crisis intervention, the center provides important services to those in need of immediate crisis intervention and stabilization
• Length of Stay: stay of up to 23 hours
• Skills & Transition: Individuals admitted into the crisis stabilization unit will be provided with support and services to ensure their safe transition to the next level of care or back to the community.

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

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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.