--- title: Psych LVN / LPT Per Diem at STARS in Merced, CA description: STARS is hiring for the Psych LVN / LPT Per Diem role in Merced, CA. Pays $32–$34 per hour. Part-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/psych-lvn-lpt-per-diem-at-stars-01a16b39-becb-78e9-8bdb-1b26c06f7c4c date: 2026-10-24T00:17:40Z og_description: Join STARS as Psych LVN / LPT Per Diem in Merced, CA. Pays $32–$34 per hour. Part-time role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/2emx9o.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | STARS | | **Location** | Merced, CA | | **Salary** | $32/hr - $34/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 23, 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 $68,000 – $69,000 a year (median $69,000). ## 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:** Per Diem Psych LVN / LPT **Division/Program:** Merced Crisis Residential Unit (Adult Inpatient Program) **Starting Compensation:** 32.00 - 34.00 USD Per Hour **Working Location:** Merced, CA **Working Hours/Shift:** No set schedule. Applicants provide their availability, and shifts are assigned as needed. Most coverage needed weekdays in particular Wed AMs. AM (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM) **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:** **Licensure:** - A valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license is required. **Education:** - High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) is required; an associate degree in nursing or a social science field is preferred ​**Experience:** - At least one (1) year of nursing experience is required, preferably treating individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for a portion of this experience.) - One (1) year of experience with medication administration is preferred. **How you will make a difference** - Provides direct nursing care and supervises same provided by all nursing staff on the shift worked. - Visually and audibly observes, documents in writing, and reports orally or in writing the physical or mental condition to the Program Manager and the attending physician or nurse practitioner. - Orders, prepares, administers, and documents the administration of medication for clients according to physicians’ or nurse practitioners’ orders. Confirms delivery of all ordered medication from pharmacy on shift worked. - Responsible for writing a weekly summary on clients as assigned. - Monitors and maintains appropriate nursing documentation in the medical record for shift worked. - Prepares, presents, and coordinates or supervises a verbal or written change of shift report. **Division/Program Overview:** - 24/7 inpatient voluntary program - 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59) - Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services - Pre-vocational or vocational counseling - Medication evaluation and support services **Learn more about SBHG at**: **For Additional Information:** CencalJobs@Starsinc.com ## Skills - Registered Nurse Practitioner (Rnp) - Licensed Vocational Nurses - Psychiatric Technician - Medication Administration - ACTFL Listening Proficiency Test - Nursing Care - Nurse Practitioner - Writing - Inpatient Care ## 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) — 275110 jobs - [Ambulance Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/ambulance-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2596 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)