Behavioral Health Nurse LVN/LPT

Job Title:

Licensed Behavioral Health Nurse LVN/LPT

Division/Program:

Victorville: High Desert Crisis Walk In Center

Starting Compensation:

30.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Victorville, CA USA

Working Hours/Shift:

Multiple/Split

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:

• Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required.
• Associate degree, preferred.
• One (1) year of service experience treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting, preferred.
• One (1) year of medication administration experience is required.
• Valid California LVN or LPT license.
• Current CPR certification
• First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.   
• Current California Drivers License
• Applicants must have attained the age of 18 years of age

How you will make a difference:

The LVN / LPT provides direct client care including the administration of medications and supervising nursing activities performed by professional and para-professional nursing personnel on the unit. Duties include Ordering, preparing, administering, and documenting the administration of medication for clients according to physicians’ orders.  Confirming delivery of all ordered medication from the pharmacy on shift worked. Communicating pertinent information verbally and in writing to all team members. Responsible for writing a weekly summary on the client as assigned. Monitoring and maintaining appropriate nursing documentation in the medical record for the shift worked. The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Division/Program Overview:

• The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting with a stay of up to 23 hours
• Rapid mental health assessment and crisis intervention
• All age groups – children, adolescents, adults, and older adults – who need immediate access to crisis mental health services.
• The center provides important services to those in need of immediate crisis intervention and stabilization
• Individuals admitted into the crisis stabilization unit will be provided with support and services to ensure their safe transition to the next level of care or back to the community.

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

For Additional Information:

EastRegionRecruitment@starsinc.com

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 26.16 - 41.85. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.