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Job Title:

On-Call Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Division/Program:

(Children/Youth Inpatient) Psychiatric Health Facility

Starting Compensation:

32.00 - 34.00 USD Per Hour Plus $2 hour for NOC Shift Coverage Only

Working Location:

Bakersfield, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

On‑call coverage needed Fridays–Sundays for 12‑hour AM and PM shifts (6:00 AM–6:30 PM / 6:00 PM–6:30 AM). Coverage is as needed, based on facility needs and the candidate’s availability.

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: 

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required
• Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing, graduation from an accredited school of psychiatric technology, or associate’s degree in nursing or social sciences preferred.
• One (1) year nursing experience required, preferably treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for work experience)
• One (1) year medication administration experience preferred.
• A valid California LVN or LPT license is required.
• Valid CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Valid ProAct certification required within 30 days of employment.

How you will make a difference: 

• Visually and audibly observes, documents in writing, and reports orally or in writing the physical or mental condition 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 from pharmacy on shift worked.
• Responsible for writing daily summary of clients as assigned.
• Attend and participate in morning rounds, change of shift meetings, and treatment team meetings as scheduled on the assignment sheet.
• Makes written or oral shift assignments and plans, organizes, and directs the nursing activities of the unit, assuring quality care delivery.
• Provides other nursing duties including first aid and medical intervention within scope of licensure as necessary for each individual client.
• Supports admission processes to ensure PHF / YPHF beds remain full, including reviewing admission packets and securing approval, scheduling admissions, and completing all required verifications & forms upon arrival in facility.

Division/Program Overview:  

• 24/7 inpatient involuntary program
• 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17)
• Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans
• Available for contracting Central Valley counties
• Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare

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

For Additional Information:

cencaljobs@starsinc.com

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 26.16 - 41.85. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.