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Per Diem Psych LVN / LPT

Stars Behavioral Health Group·Merced, California

$32 - $34/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 22 days ago
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About the role

Provides direct nursing care and supervises nursing staff while monitoring and documenting the physical or mental condition of clients. Responsible for ordering, preparing, and administering medications according to physician orders and maintaining accurate medical records.

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

Licensure

• A valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license is required.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) is required; an associate degree in nursing or a social science field is preferred

Experience

  • At least one (1) year of nursing experience is required, preferably treating individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for a portion of this experience.)
  • One (1) year of experience with medication administration is preferred.
  • 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.
  • Responsible for writing a weekly summary on clients as assigned.
  • Monitors and maintains appropriate nursing documentation in the medical record for shift worked.
  • Prepares, presents, and coordinates or supervises a verbal or written change of shift report.

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/ [https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/]

For

Additional Information

CencalJobs@Starsinc.com

Requirements

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a valid California LVN or LPT license. Candidates must have at least one year of nursing experience, preferably in an inpatient mental health setting.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • Reporting
  • Medication administration
  • Crisis intervention
  • Nursing care
  • Patient documentation
  • Inpatient care
  • Clinical observation
  • Mental healthcare
  • Vocational counseling
  • Substance use rehabilitation

Benefits

  • Paid vacation
  • Holiday pay
  • Medical coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid CEU opportunities
  • Career development programs
  • Supervision for BBS hours

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$32 - $34/hr
Location
Merced, California
Posted
Jul 6, 2026
Application
Employer website
SB

Hiring organization

Stars Behavioral Health Group

Stars Behavioral Health Group (SBHG) provides high-quality mental health and social services across California, achieving proven, impactful results. SBHG is dedicated to helping individuals overcome significant challenges and grow through change. What Stars Behavioral Health...

Salary listed on 57 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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