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Job Title:
LVN / LPT
Division/Program:
Star View Adolescent Center
Starting Compensation:
33.00 - 37.40 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Torrance, CA
Working Hours/Shift:
Friday - Monday 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
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):
Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational Nurse or psychiatric technician required
One (1) year experience with SED children OR 40 hours on the job training
One (1) year medication administration experience and/or Associate degree, preferred
Valid California LVN or LPT License
How you will make a difference (job overview):
The LVN/ LPT provides direct client care including administration of medications and wound care. Completes nursing assessments on new clients and when clients require such assessments. Maintains vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations and preserve the safety of all therein. Work with physicians and social workers to secure informed consent for medication from parents, courts, conservators, etc. Take physician orders for medications denial of rights, medical procedures, lab work, x-rays, etc. and make sure each order is implemented. Visually and audibly observes physical and psychiatric conditions and reports changes to the Charge RN or the Psychiatrist or other Medical Doctor on call in the absence of the Charge RN or DON. Order and ensure on-going supply of individual medications for each child.
Division/Program Overview:
A comprehensive mental health in patient residential facility for adolescents
Serving up to 60 adolescents (ranging from ages 12-17) statewide
Intensive residential services dedicated to serving clients with serious mental health problems with the highest dignity and quality of services since 1988
Programs: Psychiatric Health Facility, Community Treatment Facility and Non-Public High School - 24/7 locked facility
Free Parking
Multidisciplinary Mental Health Services, Therapeutic Behavioral Health Services, and Intensive Day Treatment Program
Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information:
svacrecruit@starsinc.com
Stars Behavioral Health Group delivers quality mental health and social services in California with proven results. SBHG helps people overcome tremendous challenges, grow and change.
Stars Behavioral Health Group offers:
-Large, stable, company founded in 1988
-Awarded both the LA Business Journal “Best Places to Work” in Los Angeles and “Top Workplaces” in the Bay Area (repeatedly) by the Mercury News
-An opportunity for real, meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of the children, adults and families we serve
-Some of the best training available today in this industry
-Flexible schedules and an impressive benefits package
-Residential, in-patient or community-based outpatient positions