Licensed Vocational Nurse/ License Psychiatric Technician

apartment Stars Behavioral Health Group location_onCity of Industry, CA, US

$28 - $30 / hour

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:

Licensed Vocational Nurse/ License Psychiatric Technician

Division/Program:

City of Industry - Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center

Starting Compensation:

28.00 - 30.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

City of Industry, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

SAT - MON: 7 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):

Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology, Associate degree preferred
Minimum of one (1) year of experience treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting
Minimum of one (1) year of medication administration experience
Valid California LVN or LPT license
Valid California Driver's License 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:

24/7 outpatient program
Rapid mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and medication support
Walk-in’s welcome
Clients may stay up to 24 hours
BHUCC equipped to serve 12 adults (ages 18 and up) and 6 adolescent (ages 13 to 17)

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

For Additional Information:

Jerevilla@starsinc.com

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 27.07 - 43.31. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.

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