Mental Health Nurse - LVN/LPT

$30 - $34/Yr

STARS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP - Los Angeles, CA

- Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

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! 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).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care including the administration of medications, including injections.
• Engage clients and families to determine physical health status.
• Formulate and implement an effective nursing care plan understanding psychiatric illness and its treatment as appropriate for Scope of Practice.
• Demonstrate an understanding of age-related development and other issues for the population(s).

Requirements

• One (1) year full-time equivalent experience working in a program serving persons with mental disabilities required OR completion of a minimum of 20 hours on-the-job training as defined by regulations within one (1) year of employment.
• One (1) year medication administration experience 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Valid California Driver's license preferred.

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)