Part Time Mental Health LVN / LPT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vis

Paid CEU opportunities

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group in Joshua Tree, CA, is seeking a Part-Time Mental Health LVN/LPT to provide direct client care and medication administration in our crisis residential treatment setting.

The role requires an active California LVN or LPT license, CPR and First Aid, and at least one year of medication administration experience; inpatient mental health experience preferred. Friday and Saturday shifts, compensation $30–$35 per hour; benefits and CEU opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active, valid California LVN or LPT license (preferred: associate degree).
• Minimum of 1 year experience with medication administration.
• Inpatient mental health experience preferred.
• Current CPR & First Aid certification from a recognized provider.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care including medication administration.
• Order, prepare, and document medications per physician orders and confirm pharmacy deliveries.
• Communicate important information to the team and document nursing notes.
• Write weekly client summaries as assigned and maintain accurate nursing documentation.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Medication administration

Mental health care

CPR certification

Education

California LVN or LPT license

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: Part Time Mental Health LVN / LPT
Division/Program: Joshua Tree: Morongo Oasis Crisis Residential Treatment
Starting Compensation: 30.00 - 35.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location: Joshua Tree, CA
Working Hours/Shift: Friday and Saturday 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 Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility.
• Population Served: Designed to help adult residents, ages 18-59, who experience a psychiatric crisis to safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to community.
• Facility & Setting: Short-term voluntary residential facility, 24/7
• Program Clinical Services: Therapeutic and mental health 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: Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation 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.