Crisis Stabilization - LVN / LPT - PM Shift

About the role

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. The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) in Irvine, CA provides 24/7 crisis stabilization for up to 16 adults (18+) and 8 adolescents (13‑17), operating like an urgent‑care center where patients may stay up to 23 hours. The unit focuses on immediate crisis intervention, preventing psychiatric hospitalizations, and providing stabilization, referrals, and transportation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care, including medication administration.
• Supervise the nursing activities of unit staff.
• Order, prepare, and document medications according to physician orders and confirm pharmacy deliveries.
• Communicate important information to the team.
• Write weekly client summaries as assigned.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation throughout the shift.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience with medication administration (required).
• One (1) year of experience treating individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting (preferred).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current CPR certification.
• First Aid certification from an approved provider (e.g., American Red Cross).

Qualifications

• Active, valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license.
• Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology.
• Associate degree preferred.

Skills

• Medication administration and supervision of nursing staff.
• Ordering, preparing, and documenting medications per physician orders.
• Effective communication and team collaboration.
• Writing weekly client summaries and maintaining accurate documentation.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous time off – ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package – employer‑paid medical, dental