• Job Description

  Req#: JR-9963

  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:

  Part-Time Wednesday AM Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician

  Division/Program:

  (Adult 24/7 Inpatient) Crisis Residential Unit

  Starting Compensation:

  30.00 - 33.00 USD Per Hour

  Working Location:

  Merced, CA

  Working Hours/Shift:

  Wednesdays, AM Shift 6 AM to 630 PM. Opportunities to pick up additional shifts available based on facility need.

  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

  This position is eligible for our Commuter Benefit Program for:

  • This position is eligible for commuter benefits for those who travel more than 20 miles one way from their residence to their work location.

  • Eligible employees approved for the Commuter Benefit Program will receive $200 per month for regular full-time employees and $100 per month for regular part-time employee

  What you bring to SBHG:

  • Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required.

  • Associate degree in nursing or social sciences preferred.

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

  • (1) year medication administration experience preferred.

  • Valid California LVN or LPT license required.

  How you will make a difference:

  • 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.
  • Monitors and maintains appropriate nursing documentation in the medical record for shift worked.
  • Communicates pertinent information verbally and in writing to all team members.
  • Assists in crisis intervention (including the use of Pro-ACT) and provides support and assistance in problem resolution. Uses Pro-ACT to appropriately intervene with assaultive/volatile clients.
  • Reads and responds to company communications via email, telephone, or other selected mode within a reasonable timeframe.
  • Logs into established company information sharing sites regularly to maintain current knowledge of changes in policy, procedure, events, etc..

  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/

  For Additional Information:

  cencaljobs@starsinc.com

  In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 26.16 - 41.85. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.

• About the company

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