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Valley Star Behavioral Health, Inc.

Part Time Mental Health LVN / LPT

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What they do

A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.

$66,078 / year median in California

+17% projected growth

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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:
mlawrence@starsinc.com