Stars Behavioral Health Group·Long Beach, California
The LVN/LPT provides direct client care, including the administration and documentation of medications according to physician orders. They are responsible for monitoring the facility milieu, observing patient conditions, and coordinating nursing activities to ensure safety and quality care.
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Job Title: LVN / LPT
28.00 - 30.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location: Long Beach, CA
Thursday ONLY 7 pm to 7: 30 am
Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
Generous
Time
Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
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
The LVN/LPT provides direct client care including medications.
Maintains vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations and preserve the safety of all therein.
Visually and audibly observes, documents in writing and reports orally or in writing the physical or mental condition of patients to the Registered Nurse in charge of the facility on the shift and the attending physician.
Orders, prepares, administers and documents the administration of medication for clients according to physician’s orders.
Confirms delivery of all ordered medication(s) from pharmacy on shift worked.
Responsible for writing summary on clients as assigned.
Makes written or oral shift assignments and plans, organizes and directs the nursing activities of the unit (when needed and assigned) to assure quality care delivery.
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Candidates must hold a valid California LVN or LPT license and have graduated from an accredited nursing or psychiatric technology program. A minimum of one year of experience in medication administration and inpatient mental health treatment is required.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
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