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Job Title:

LVN / LPT

Division/Program:

Olive View Crisis Residential Treatment - Star View

Starting Compensation:

32.00-34.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Sylmar, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

On-Call

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 the Role (Qualifications):

Licensure & Credentials:

 

• 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).

 

Experience & Training (Must meet one of the following):

• 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).

 

Preferred Qualifications:

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

 

How you will make a difference (Job Overview):

The LVN / LPT 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).

 

Division & Program Overview:

 

Facility & Setting:

• 16-bed residential facility offering a short-term, home-like environment.
• 24/7 intensive treatment is designed as an alternative to hospitalization or urgent care.

 

Clinical Services: Comprehensive physical/psychological evaluations, mental health counseling, and case management.

 

Skills & Transition: Life-skills and interpersonal training, paired with dedicated assistance for locating permanent housing.

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

samlopez@starsinc.com