Mental Health LVN/LPT

Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a community that’s changing mental healthcare for the better. We have been certified as a Great Place to Work by our own employees for over 5 years running. Looking forward to your partnership in making a difference with us! Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nursing / Licensed Psychiatric Technician Division/Program: Long Beach Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center Starting Rate: $28-$30 Working Location: Long Beach Working Hours/Shift: Tuesday Only, part time (7 am to 7:30 pm) What SBHG brings to you (benefits): Competitive compensation Company paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits for employees Generous vacation and holiday pay On the job training including paid CEU opportunities and career development AMFT, ACSW and APCC’s receive supervision for BBS hours (when applicable) Click here to learn more: https://www.starsinc.com/careers/employee-benefits 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 An adult unit equipped to serve 12 adults (ages 18 and up) An BHUCC unit equipped to serve six teens (ages 13 to 17) Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ To apply please email: stgarcia@starsinc.com SBHG and its affiliates acknowledge all COVID 19 vaccination guidelines and mandates recommended by the State of California Department of Public Health. For more details, please see: https://covid19.ca.gov/workers-and-businesses/#vaccination-testing-requirements Grade pay range: 27.07 - 43.31 USD Hourly We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their well-being. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California. We serve more than 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually throughout the state. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment- including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity in our workforce.