Per Diem Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Title

Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Fresno Crisis Residential Treatment Facility

$32.00 - $34.00 per hour

Fresno, CA

Per diem coverage needed for 12‑hour AM and/or NOC shifts (06:00–18:30 / 18:00–06:30). Coverage is as needed based on facility needs and the candidate’s availability. NOC shift includes a $2 differential.

• Competitive Compensation: salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off: ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: employer‑paid medical, dental, vision coverage and voluntary benefits.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: on‑the‑job training, paid CEU, career development programs.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
• Employee Recognition & Rewards: culture that celebrates and rewards hard work and dedication.

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET).
• Associate degree in nursing or social science field preferred.
• One year nursing experience required, preferably treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting (clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted).
• One year medication administration experience preferred.
• Valid California LVN or LPT license required.

• Provides direct nursing care and supervises the care provided by other nursing staff on the shift worked.
• Creates and executes written or oral shift assignments and plans, organizing and directing nursing activities of the unit, ensuring quality care delivery.
• Observes, documents, and reports the physical or mental condition of clients to the Program Manager and the attending physician or nurse practitioner.
• Orders, prepares, administers, and documents medication administration according to physicians’ or nurse practitioners’ orders.
• Confirms delivery of all ordered medication from pharmacy during the shift.
• Writes a weekly summary on clients as assigned.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate nursing documentation in the medical record.

24/7 inpatient voluntary program, 16‑bed facility for adults (ages 18‑59), offering rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services, pre‑vocational or vocational counseling, medication evaluation and support services.

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We are committed to providing a career‑enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other well‑being challenges.

SBHG employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 sites throughout California and serves more than 30,000 adults, children, youth, and families annually.

We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment, including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity.