Residential Psych LVN

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Los Angeles, CA

7d • $32 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Active, valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current First Aid certification from an approved agency (such as the American Red Cross).
• One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience working in a program serving individuals with mental disabilities; OR Commitment to complete a minimum of 20 hours of regulatory on-the-job training within the first year of employment (this is in addition to standard annual training requirements).

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience with medication administration.
• Valid California Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• 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).
• Ample vacation and holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree