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Job Title:

Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Division/Program:

Admin Department

Starting Compensation:

29.00 - 35.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Fresno, CA (Fresno County Outpatient)

Working Hours/Shift:

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

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: 

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required

• An associate’s degree in nursing or social sciences is preferred.

• (1) year of service experience working as a nurse in a behavioral health field is required. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for a portion of work experience).

• (1) year of medication administration experience is required.

• Valid California Driver’s License required

• Valid California LVN or LPT license required.

• Valid CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.

How you will make a difference: 

• Provides direct nursing care.

• Visually and audibly observe, document in writing, and report orally or in writing the physical or mental condition to the Nurse Practitioner, Physician’s Assistant, or Psychiatrist.

• Orders, prepares, administers, and documents the administration of medication for clients per the physician’s orders. Confirms delivery of all ordered medication from the pharmacy.

• Provides basic medical care, including first aid and medical intervention within the scope of licensure as necessary for each client.

• Documents all services provided clearly and concisely within the Electronic Health Record within the timelines and framework established by Central Star.

• Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and clinical policies and procedures regarding medical care.

• Provides consultation to other program staff.

• Facilitates relevant psycho-educational groups with participants and family members.

Division/Program Overview:

• Outpatient community-based program
• Serves clients (ages 18 plus)
• Housing, Education, and Vocational Support
• Individual and family Counseling
• Medication management and support services

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

For Additional Information:

[email protected]

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 26.16 - 41.85. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.