Stars Behavioral Health Group Bakersfield , CA 93301
Posted 2 months ago
Partner with us in making a positive change!
Join a community that's changing mental healthcare for the better. We have been certified as a Great Place to Work by our own employees for 7 years and running. Looking forward to your partnership in making a difference with us!
Job Title:
Part Time Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Division/Program:
(Children/Youth Inpatient) Psychiatric Health Facility
Starting Compensation:
30.00 - 34.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Bakersfield, CA
Working Hours/Shift:
Saturday NOC 6pm-6:30am
What SBHG brings to you (benefits):
Competitive compensation
Company paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits for employees
Generous vacation and holiday pay
On the job training including paid CEU opportunities and career development
AMFT, ACSW and APCC's receive supervision for BBS hours (when applicable)
Click here to learn more: https://www.starsinc.com/careers/employee-benefits
What you bring to SBHG:
Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required.
Associate's degree in nursing or social sciences preferred.
(1) year nursing experience required, preferably treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for work experience)
(1) year medication administration experience preferred.
A valid California LVN or LPT license is required.
How you will make a difference:
Visually and audibly observes, documents in writing, and reports orally or in writing the physical or mental condition 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 from pharmacy on shift worked.
Responsible for writing daily summary of clients as assigned.
Attend and participate in morning rounds, change of shift meetings, and treatment team meetings as scheduled on the assignment sheet.
Provides other nursing duties including first aid and medical intervention within scope of licensure as necessary for each individual client.
Communicates pertinent information verbally and in writing to all team members.
Prepares, presents, and coordinates or supervises a verbal or written change of shift report.
Division/Program Overview:
24/7 inpatient involuntary program
16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17)
Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans
Available for contracting Central Valley counties
Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare
Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information:
cencaljobs@starsinc.com
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Grade State Range: 26.16 - 41.85 USD Hourly
Stars Behavioral Health Group