Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in California post a median of $37.60 an hour, the middle half $34–$40.89, across 503 jobs that state their pay. Licensed practical nurses employed in California earn a median of $38.34 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Partner with us in making a positive change!
Join a team where your work truly matters. We're 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:
LVN/LPT
Division/Program:
Stars Behavioral Health Group
Starting Compensation:
33.00 - 37.40 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Torrance, CA
Working Hours/Shift:
On Call (AM, PM or Overnight)
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 (Qualifications)
- Active, valid California LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse), or LPT (Licensed Psychiatric Technician) license.
- Graduation from an accredited school of Licensed Vocational Nursing or Licensed Psychiatric Technology, preferred
Experience & Training
- Clinical Experience: One (1) year experience working with severely emotionally disturbed (SED) children OR a 40 hours of regulatory on-the-job training.
- Preferred Experience: One (1) year of medication administration experience, an associate's degree
How you will make a difference (job overview)
The LVN/ LPT provides direct client care including administration of medications and wound care. Completes nursing assessments on new clients and when clients require such assessments. Maintains vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations and preserve the safety of all therein. Work with physicians and social workers to secure informed consent for medication from parents, courts, conservators, etc. Take physician orders for medications denial of rights, medical procedures, lab work, x-rays, etc. and make sure each order is implemented. Visually and audibly observes physical and psychiatric conditions and reports changes to the Charge RN or the Psychiatrist or other Medical Doctor on call in the absence of the Charge RN or DON. Order and ensure on-going supply of individual medications for each child.
Division & Program Overview
- Population Served: A comprehensive mental health in patient residential facility for adolescents; Statewide service for up to 60 adolescents (ages 12–17) experiencing severe mental health challenges.
- Facility & Setting: 24/7 locked, highly secure inpatient residential campus operating with the highest standards of dignity and care since 1988.
- Programs: Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF), Community Treatment Facility (CTF), and an on-site Non-Public High School (SBHS).
- Clinical Services: Multidisciplinary mental health services, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and Intensive Day Treatment Program.
Learn more about SBHG at : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information:
svacrecruit@starsinc.com
From Stars Behavioral Health Group's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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