Per Diem Psych LVN / LPT

• 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 Psych LVN / LPT Division/Program: Merced Crisis Residential Unit (Adult Inpatient Program) Starting Compensation: 32.00 - 34.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: Merced, CA Working Hours/Shift: Per Diem coverage needed for 12‑hour AM and/or NOC shifts (06:00–18:30 / 18:00–06:30).
• Coverage is as needed, based on facility needs and the candidate’s availability.
• NOC shift includes a $2 differential.
• 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: High School diploma or equivalent (e.g.
• GED, HiSET, etc.) required Associate degree in nursing or social science field preferred.
• One (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.) One (1) year medication administration experience preferred.
• Valid California LVN or LPT license required.
• How you will make a difference Provides direct nursing care and supervises same provided by all nursing staff on the shift worked.
• 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.
• Confirms delivery of all ordered medication from pharmacy on shift worked.

Additional Information

CencalJobs@Starsinc.com We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their well-being. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California. We serve more than 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually throughout the state. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment- including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity in our workforce.