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Star View Children and Family Services, Inc.

Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$45,827 / year median in California

+22% 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:
LVN / LPT
Division/Program:
Star View Adolescent Center Starting Compensation:
33.00•37.40
USD Per Hour Working Location:
Torrance, CA Working Hours/Shift:
Friday•Monday 11:00 p.m.•7:30 a.m. 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 Nurse or psychiatric technician required One (1) year experience with SED children OR 40 hours on the job training One (1) year medication administration experience and/or Associate degree, preferred Valid California LVN or LPT License How you will make a difference (job overview): The
LVN/ LPT
provides direct client care including administration of medications and wound care. Completes nursing assessments on new clients and when clients require such assessments. Maintains vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations and preserve the safety of all therein. Work with physicians and social workers to secure informed consent for medication from parents, courts, conservators, etc. Take physician orders for medications denial of rights, medical procedures, lab work, x-rays, etc. and make sure each order is implemented. Visually and audibly observes physical and psychiatric conditions and reports changes to the Charge RN or the Psychiatrist or other Medical Doctor on call in the absence of the Charge RN or DON. Order and ensure on-going supply of individual medications for each child.
Division/Program Overview:
A comprehensive mental health in patient residential facility for adolescents Serving up to 60 adolescents (ranging from ages 12-17) statewide Intensive residential services dedicated to serving clients with serious mental health problems with the highest dignity and quality of services since 1988
Programs:
Psychiatric Health Facility, Community Treatment Facility and Non-Public High School•24/7 locked facility Free Parking Multidisciplinary Mental Health Services, Therapeutic Behavioral Health Services, and Intensive Day Treatment Program Learn more about SBHG at : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information:
svacrecruit@starsinc.com