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Job Title:

LVN/LPT

Division/Program:

Assertive Community Treatment

Starting Compensation:

30.97 - 37.16 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

San Jose: North San Jose Center

Working Hours/Shift:

Monday-Friday, AM shift (8 am - 4 pm)

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 (qualifications):

• Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required. Associates degree, preferred.
• One (1) year service experience working as a LVN or LPT in a behavioral health field
• One (1) year medication administration experience required.
• Valid California LVN or LPT license.
• Current CPR certification.

How you will make a difference (job overview):

The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Nurse) assists with medication support services provided by the psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant. Medication support services may include, but are not limited to; med support appointments, taking vitals, medication education, medication management support and/or administration, including injections. Follow up communication, tracking and documentation for labs, prescriptions and appointments. provides direct client care including medications and basic medical intervention and education, following standard nursing practices.

Division/Program Overview:

• The program sees adults (18+) and older adults. 
• It is a FULLY community-based program - all services happen at a person's home or community. 
• The clients have complex needs - medication, housing, vocational, independent living and mental health. 
• The intensity for services for each client is about 10 hours per month and once we are fully up and running, we'll have a census of about 50 adults. 
• We are preparing to also start an Adult Outpatient Program which this position would oversee as well. Eventually, this position will have all our Adult programs, including IHOT.

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

For Additional Information:

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Grade State Range: 30.97 - 49.56 USD Hourly