What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health LVN/LPT - Per Diem/On-Call position at stars?
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: Mental Health LVN/LPT - Per Diem/On-Call Division/Program: Joshua Tree: Morongo Oasis Crisis Residential Treatment Starting Compensation: 35.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: Joshua Tree, CA Working Hours/Shift: Two 8 Hour Overnight Shifts (on a rotating weekly schedule). 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 (Qualifications): Education and Experience Valid California Driver’s License Must be at least 18 years of age. Valid California LVN or LPT license. Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required. Associate's degree, preferred One (1) year service experience treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting. One (1) year medication administration experience required. Current CPR certification. First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross. How you will make a difference: The LVN / LPT is responsible for providing direct client care, including medication administration and supervising the nursing activities of unit staff. Key duties include ordering, preparing, and documenting medications according to physician orders and confirming pharmacy deliveries. The role also requires communicating important information to the team, writing weekly client summaries as assigned, and maintaining accurate nursing documentation throughout the shift. This position also performs other related duties as needed. Division/Program Overview: The Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility tailored to adults aged 18-59 experiencing psychiatric crises. Its purpose is to provide a safe environment for stabilization, recovery, and community transition. Services offered include round-the-clock programs, therapeutic and mental health services, rehabilitation and recovery support (including substance use rehabilitation), pre-vocational or vocational counseling, medication evaluation and support, daily exercise, health/wellness education, and crisis intervention. Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ For Additional Information: mlawrence@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. We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their well-being. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California. We serve more than 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually throughout the state. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment- including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity in our workforce.