Behavioral Health Nurse LVN LPT
Victorville, CA - USA
Job Summary
Partner with us in making a positive change!
Join a team where your work truly matters. Were 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:
Behavioral Health Nurse LVN / LPTDivision/Program:
Victorville: High Desert Crisis Walk In CenterStarting Compensation:
28.00 - 30.00 USD Per HourWorking Location:
Victorville CAWorking Hours/Shift:
Friday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Saturday and Sunday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM and Monday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PMWhy 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:
- Applicants must have attained the age of 18 years of age
- Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required.
- Associate degree preferred.
- One (1) year of service experience treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting preferred.
- One (1) year of medication administration experience is required.
- Valid California LVN or LPT license.
- Current CPR certification
- First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.
How you will make a difference:
The LVN / LPT provides direct client care including the administration of medications and supervising nursing activities performed by professional and para-professional nursing personnel on the unit. Duties include Ordering preparing administering and documenting the administration of medication for clients according to physicians orders. Confirming delivery of all ordered medication from the pharmacy on shift worked. Communicating pertinent information verbally and in writing to all team members. Responsible for writing a weekly summary on the client as assigned. Monitoring and maintaining appropriate nursing documentation in the medical record for the shift worked. The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and employees will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Division/Program Overview:
The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in
an unlocked setting with a stay of up to 23 hours
Rapid mental health assessment and crisis intervention
All age groups children adolescents adults and older adults who need immediate
access to crisis mental health services.
The center provides important services to those in need of immediate crisis intervention
and stabilization
Individuals admitted into the crisis stabilization unit will be provided with support and
services to ensure their safe transition to the next level of care or back to the
community.
Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:
Required Experience:
IC