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Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Stars Behavioral Health Group·Long Beach, California

$28 - $30/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

The LVN/LPT provides direct client care, including the administration and documentation of medications. They are responsible for monitoring the facility milieu and reporting patient conditions to the Registered Nurse and attending physician.

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: LPT Mental Health Nurse Division/Program: Long Beach Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center Starting Compensation: 28.00 - 30.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: Long Beach, CA Working Hours/Shift: Thurs - Sat 7 am to 7:30 pm

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 to
  • SBHG (qualifications):
  • Licensure: Valid, active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology; an associate degree is preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing treatment to individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in medication administration.
  • Driving
  • Requirement: Valid California Driver's License is preferred.
  • How you will make a difference (job overview): 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.
  • Division/Program
  • Overview: 24/7 outpatient program Rapid mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and medication support Walk-in’s welcome Clients may stay up to 24 hours BHUCC equipped to serve 12 adults (ages 18 and up) and 6 adolescent (ages 13 to 17)
  • Learn more about
  • SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ For

Additional Information

Stgarcia@starsinc.com

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid California LVN or LPT license and have at least one year of experience in medication administration and inpatient mental health treatment. Graduation from an accredited nursing or psychiatric technology school is required, with an associate degree preferred.

  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Medication Administration
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Patient Safety
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Treatment
  • Patient Observation
  • Mental Health Assessment

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$28 - $30/hr
Location
Long Beach, California
Posted
Jul 24, 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 58 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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