Day Shift Mental Health LVN/LPT
Stars Behavioral Health Group
Summary
The LVN / LPT is responsible for providing direct client care, including medication administration and supervising the nursing activities of unit staff.
Job description
- Ordering, preparing, and documenting medications according to physician orders and confirming pharmacy deliveries.
- Communicating important information to the team.
- Writing weekly client summaries as assigned.
- Maintaining accurate nursing documentation throughout the shift.
- Performs other related duties as needed.
Program Overview
The Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility designed to help adult residents, ages 18-59, who experience a psychiatric crisis to safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to community.
- Therapeutic and mental health services
- Medication evaluation and support services
- Crisis intervention
- Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
- Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
- Daily exercise and health/wellness education
Requirements
- 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.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience with medication administration.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Current CPR certification.
- First Aid certification from an approved provider (such as the American Red Cross).
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- On-the-job Training
- Paid CEU Opportunities
- Career Development Programs
- BBS Supervision
- Employee Recognition & Rewards
Company overview
Stars Behavioral Health Group is a prominent mental health care provider specializing in comprehensive behavioral health services for individuals and communities. The organization focuses on delivering evidence-based treatment programs for various mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. With a patient-centered approach, Stars Behavioral Health Group offers a continuum of care that includes outpatient services, intensive treatment programs, crisis intervention, and community-based support services. The organization is committed to improving mental health outcomes through innovative therapeutic approaches, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive services. Operating primarily in California, Stars Behavioral Health Group collaborates with healthcare systems, schools, and community organizations to expand access to quality mental health care. Their services encompass individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, case management, and prevention programs designed to support recovery and promote mental wellness across diverse populations.