What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health LVN / LPT - Temporary position at Stars Behavioral Health Group?
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Job Title
Mental Health LVN / LPT - Temporary
Division/Program
Orange: Coastal Star Crisis Residential Central
Starting Compensation
30.00 - 32.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Orange, CA
Working Hours/Shift
Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Temporary 4‑month position with potential to become permanent.
Why Join Our Team?
What You Bring To SBHG
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 Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility designed to help adults aged 18-59 experiencing a psychiatric crisis safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to the community. Services include a 24/7 program, therapeutic and mental health services, rehabilitation and recovery services (including substance use rehabilitation), pre-vocational or vocational counseling, medication evaluation and support, daily exercise and health/wellness education, and crisis intervention.
Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information
mlawrence@starsinc.com
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
Mental Health LVN / LPT - Temporary
Division/Program
Orange: Coastal Star Crisis Residential Central
Starting Compensation
30.00 - 32.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Orange, CA
Working Hours/Shift
Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Temporary 4‑month position with potential to become permanent.
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).
What You Bring To SBHG
- Applicants must have attained the age of 18 years of age
- 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.
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 Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility designed to help adults aged 18-59 experiencing a psychiatric crisis safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to the community. Services include a 24/7 program, therapeutic and mental health services, rehabilitation and recovery services (including substance use rehabilitation), pre-vocational or vocational counseling, medication evaluation and support, daily exercise and health/wellness education, and crisis intervention.
Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information
mlawrence@starsinc.com