Licensed Vocational Nurse

@ Central Star Behavioral Health, Inc
Central Star Behavioral Health, Inccentralstarbehavioralhealth,inc.com

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Fresno, CA
Posted 2 weeks ago

About the job

We are a certified Great Place to Work with an inpatient mental health program for adults. We seek LVNs/LPTs to provide direct care, medication management, and supervise staff, supporting recovery and growth.

Requirements

  • California LVN or LPT license
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One year nursing experience
  • Medication administration experience preferred

Qualifications

  • Valid California license
  • Experience in mental health
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to supervise staff

Full 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 Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Division/Program:

Crisis Residential Treatment Facility

Starting Compensation:

32.00 - 34.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Fresno, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Every Wednesday, 1800-0630 NOC/Overnight. $2 NOC Shift Differential



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:

Licensure: 

  • A valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license is required.

Education:

  • High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) is required.
  • An associate degree in nursing or a social science field is preferred.

Experience:

  • One (1) year of nursing experience is required, preferably treating individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for a portion of this work experience).
  • One (1) year of medication administration experience is preferred.

How you will make a difference

Provides direct nursing care to clients and supervises nursing staff during the assigned shift to ensure safe, high-quality care. Plans, organizes, and directs daily nursing activities by making shift assignments and monitoring service delivery. Observes, documents, and communicates changes in clients’ physical and mental conditions to the Program Manager and attending physician or nurse practitioner. Administers and documents medications in accordance with prescribed orders and verifies the receipt of all ordered medications from the pharmacy. Maintains accurate and timely nursing documentation, prepares weekly client summaries as assigned, and ensures compliance with medical record and regulatory requirements.

Division/Program Overview:

  • Population Served: Serving adults, ages 18-59
  • Facility & Setting: 24/7 inpatient voluntary program, 16-bed facility
  • Clinical Services: Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
  • Length of Stay: 30 day stay
  • Skills & Services: Pre-vocational or vocational counseling and medication evaluation and support services.

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

CencalJobs@Starsinc.com

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