About this Per Diem Psych LVN / LPT role at Stars Behavioral Health Group
Stars Behavioral Health Group · Onsite · Merced, CA USA
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Job Title:
Per Diem Psych LVN / LPTDivision/Program:
Merced Crisis Residential Unit (Adult Inpatient Program)Starting Compensation:
32.00 - 34.00 USD Per HourWorking Location:
Merced, CAWorking Hours/Shift:
Per Diem coverage needed for 12‑hour AM and/or NOC shifts (06:00–18:30 / 18:00–06:30). Coverage is as needed, based on facility needs and the candidate’s availability. NOC shift includes a $2 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:
Licensure:
- A valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license is required.
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) is required; an associate degree in nursing or a social science field is preferred
Experience:
- At least one (1) year of nursing experience is required, preferably treating individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for a portion of this experience.)
- One (1) year of experience with medication administration is preferred.
How you will make a difference
- Provides direct nursing care and supervises same provided by all nursing staff on the shift worked.
- 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.
- Prepares, presents, and coordinates or supervises a verbal or written change of shift report.
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/
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