Mental Health Nurse - LVN/LPT

Company: Valley Star Behavioral Health Inc.
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

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:LVNDivision/Program:MLK/Mark Ridley Behavioral Health (MLK) - Los Angeles, CAStarting Compensation:30.00 - 34.00 USD Per HourWorking Location:Los Angeles, CA, 90059Working Hours/Shift:Sun & Mon 11:00pm-7:30amWhy 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 dedicationWhat you bring to SBHG (Qualifications):One (1) year full-time equivalent experience working in a program serving persons with mental disabilities required OR completion of a minimum of 20 hours on-the-job training as defined by regulations within one (1) year of employment (in addition to the annually required 20 hours of training).One (1) year medication administration experience required.Valid California LVN or LPT license.Valid California Drivers license preferred.Current CPR certificationFirst Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.How you will make a difference (Job Overview):The LVN / LPT provides direct client care including the administration of medications, including injections. Engages clients and families to determine physical health status. Formulates and implements an effective nursing care plan understanding psychiatric illness and its treatment as appropriate for Scope of Practice. Demonstrates an understanding of age-related development and other issues for the population(s).Division/Program Overview:16-bed facilitiesDesigned for adults with mental health challenges or a recent crisis who need intensive treatment.24/7 programs as an alternative to urgent care or hospitalization.Individuals can live on-site in a homelike setting for a short term while they receive counseling and learn basic living and interpersonal skills.Able to receive physical and psychological evaluation, mental health, and case management services, in addition to assistance locating permanent housing.Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/For Additional Information:Stgarcia@starsinc.comGrade spread = 27.07 - 43.31(In accordance with California law, the salary grade for this position is listed above. Starting pay within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.)by Jobble

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