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Licensed Vocational Nurse

Stars Behavioral Health Group
Merced, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
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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

Full-Time Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Division/Program

Crisis Residential Treatment Facility (Adult Inpatient)

Starting Compensation

32.00 - 34.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Fresno, CA

Working Hours/Shift

Thursday, Friday, Saturday NOC Shift 1800-0630. $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


  • High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required
  • Associate degree in nursing or social science field preferred.
  • One (1) year nursing experience required, preferably treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for a portion of work experience.)
  • One (1) year medication administration experience preferred.
  • Valid California LVN or LPT license required.


How You Will Make a Difference


  • Provides direct nursing care and supervises same provided by all nursing staff on the shift worked.
  • Makes written or oral shift assignments and plans, organizes, and directs the nursing activities of the unit, assuring quality care delivery.
  • Visually and audibly observes, documents in writing, and reports orally or in writing the physical or mental condition to the Program Manager and the attending physician or nurse practitioner.
  • Orders, prepares, administers, and documents the administration of medication for clients according to physicians’ or nurse practitioners’ orders. Confirms delivery of all ordered medication from pharmacy on shift worked.
  • Responsible for writing a weekly summary on clients as assigned.
  • Monitors and maintains appropriate nursing documentation in the medical record for shift worked.


Division/Program Overview


  • 24/7 inpatient voluntary program
  • 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)
  • Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
  • Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
  • Medication evaluation and support services


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

For Additional Information

CencalJobs@Starsinc.com

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 26.81 - 42.90. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.

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