LVN Psych Part-time
Stars Behavioral Health Group

Per Diem LVN / LPT

Stars Behavioral Health Group Bakersfield, CA, US
$32 - $34 / hour

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:

Per Diem LVN / LPT

Division/Program:

Kern Psychiatric Health Facility (High Acute Inpatient for ages 5-17)

Starting Compensation:

32.00 - 34.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Bakersfield, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

This is an on-call/per diem position with no set schedule. Shifts are assigned based on program needs and applicant's availability. Applicants with open and flexible availability are preferred. AM (6:00 AM-6:30 PM) and NOC (6:00 PM-6:30 AM).

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: 

Education:

  • High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required
  • Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing, graduation from an accredited school of psychiatric technology, or associate’s degree in nursing or social sciences preferred.

Experience:

  • One (1) year nursing experience required, preferably treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for work experience)
  • One (1) year medication administration experience required.

License and Certification:

  • A valid California LVN or LPT license is required.
  • Valid CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.
  • Valid ProAct certification required within 30 days of employment.

How you will make a difference: 

This position is responsible for observing, documenting, and reporting clients’ physical and mental conditions to the Registered Nurse in charge and the attending physician. Duties include ordering, preparing, administering, and documenting medications in accordance with physician orders, as well as verifying receipt of all prescribed medications from the pharmacy during the assigned shift. The incumbent is responsible for completing daily client summaries, participating in morning rounds, shift change meetings, and treatment team meetings, and making or communicating shift assignments while planning, organizing, and directing nursing activities to ensure quality care. Additional responsibilities include providing first aid and medical interventions within the scope of licensure as needed and supporting the admission process to maintain full PHF/YPHF census by reviewing admission packets, obtaining approvals, scheduling admissions, and completing all required verifications and documentation upon client arrival.

Division/Program Overview:  

  • Population Served:  Children/Youth (ages 5-17), dealing with acute psychiatric symptoms.
  • Facility & Setting: 16 bed facility, inpatient Psychiatric Health Facility.
  • Clinical Services: Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare.
  • Length of stay: Length of stay is typically up to 72 hours. Stay may be extended, if additional evaluation or treatment is needed.
  • Skills & Services: Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans.

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

For Additional Information:

CencalJobs@Starsinc.com

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