--- title: Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric description: STARS is hiring for the Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician Call role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/licensed-vocational-nurse-licensed-psychiatric-technician-at-stars-01a16213-7bba-7d95-a83b-7902ad0b5236 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join STARS as Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician Call in Torrance, CA. Pays $35.5–$40.5 per hour. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/nbq4q7.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | STARS | | **Location** | Torrance, CA | | **Salary** | $35.5/hr - $40.5/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 21, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for STARS. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for STARS. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $60,000 – $69,000 a year (median $68,000). ## Description # **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 On Call **Division/Program:** Star View Adolescent Center **Starting Compensation:** 35.50 - 40.50 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**: **For Additional Information:** svacrecruit@starsinc.com ## Skills - Psychiatric Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nurses - Psychiatric Technician - Medication Administration - ACTFL Listening Proficiency Test - Clinical Experience ## Benefits - Professional Development - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Employee Programs ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Nursing jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/nursing?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/nursing/licensed-practical-nurse-lpn?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260767 jobs - [Ambulance Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/ambulance-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2497 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)