Licensed Vocational Nurse

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:

Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Licensed Psychiatric Technician Division/Program:

Long Beach Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center Starting Compensation:

28.00 - 30.00 USD Per Hour Working Location

Long Beach, CA Working Hours/Shift

On Call (12 hour shifts)

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)

Licensure

Valid, active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology; an associate degree is preferred.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing treatment to individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting.Minimum of one (1) year of experience in medication administration.

Driving Requirement

Valid California Driver's License is preferred.

How you will make a difference (job overview)

The LVN/LPT provides direct client care including medications. Maintains vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations and preserve the safety of all therein. Visually and audibly observes, documents in writing and reports orally or in writing the physical or mental condition of patients to the Registered Nurse in charge of the facility on the shift and the attending physician. Orders, prepares, administers and documents the administration of medication for clients according to physician's orders. Confirms delivery of all ordered medication(s) from pharmacy on shift worked. Responsible for writing summary on clients as assigned. Makes written or oral shift assignments and plans, organizes and directs the nursing activities of the unit (when needed and assigned) to assure quality care delivery.

Division & Program Overview

Facility & Setting

24/7 walk-in outpatient urgent care

Clinical Services

Rapid mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, and medication support

Length of Stay

Short-term stabilization (up to 24 hours)

Population Served

Serves up to 12 adults (18 + ) and 6 adolescents (ages 13-17)

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Join an organization dedicated to improving lives and supporting those facing mental health and behavioral challenges. At Stars Behavioral Health Group, we are seeking passionate professionals ready to make a lasting, positive impact on children, youth, families, and adults across California. As a leading statewide provider, SBHG brings together over 2,000 professionals across 70+ specialized programs and 60+ locations, delivering compassionate care to more than 40,000 individuals each year.

We are committed to diversity as we believe exceptional care begins with a diverse team. SBHG is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates LGBTQ+, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity across every level of our organization.