Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Stars Behavioral Health Group
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- Pay
- $33 to $37
- an hour
- Location
- Torrance, CA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Part time
- Posted
- Oct 19
- 3 days ago
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About the company
Stars Behavioral Health Group
Mental health care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
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.
What you'll do
- Provide direct client care, including medication administration and wound care
- Complete nursing assessments on new clients and when clients require them
- Maintain vigilance over the general milieu within the facility
- Work with physicians and social workers to secure informed consent for medication
- Take physician orders and make sure each order is implemented
- Observe physical and psychiatric conditions and report changes
- Order and ensure on-going supply of individual medications for each child
What you need
- Active, valid California LVN or LPT license
- One year working with severely emotionally disturbed children or 40 hours of regulatory on-the-job training
- Graduation from an accredited school of Licensed Vocational Nursing or Licensed Psychiatric Technology (preferred)
- One year of medication administration experience (preferred)
- Associate's degree (preferred)
Key skills
California LVN licenseLPT licenseMedication administrationNursing assessmentsWound care
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Perks
- Vacation
- Holiday pay
- Vision coverage
- Voluntary benefits
- Paid CEU opportunities
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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:
Stars Behavioral Health Group Starting Compensation:
33.00 - 37.40 USD Per Hour Working Location:
Torrance, CA Working Hours/Shift:
On Call (AM, PM or Overnight)
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):
Active, valid California LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse), or LPT (Licensed Psychiatric Technician) license.
Graduation from an accredited school of Licensed Vocational Nursing or Licensed Psychiatric Technology, preferred
Experience & Training:
Clinical Experience: One (1) year experience working with severely emotionally disturbed (SED) children OR a 40 hours of regulatory on-the-job training.
Preferred Experience: One (1) year of medication administration experience, an associate's degree
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:
Population Served: A comprehensive mental health in patient residential facility for adolescents; Statewide service for up to 60 adolescents (ages 12–17) experiencing severe mental health challenges.
Facility & Setting: 24/7 locked, highly secure inpatient residential campus operating with the highest standards of dignity and care since 1988.
Programs: Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF), Community Treatment Facility (CTF), and an on-site Non-Public High School (SBHS).
Clinical Services: Multidisciplinary mental health services, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and Intensive Day Treatment Program.
Learn more about SBHG at : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information:
svacrecruit@starsinc.com