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San Diego, USAfull_timePosted 9 Jul 2026

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p>Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!</p> <p><strong>For more than 50+ years</strong> Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey.&nbsp; Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!</p></div><p><strong>Title:</strong> <span data-teams="true">Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) | Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong>Job Duties: </strong>The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides direct nursing care to the clients according to physicians’ orders and applicable client care standards, within their scope of practice. The nurse will provide direction to non-licensed personnel in providing direct client care and operating the unit.</p> <p><strong>Schedule:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>On-Call</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Current licensure in California as an LVN or LPT.</li> <li>Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.</li> <li>Ability to supervise.</li> <li>Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members.</li> <li>Previous experience in mental health nursing preferred.</li> <li>Current CPR and first aid certifications.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees Including:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage</li> <li>Life Insurance</li> <li>Vacation</li> <li>Paid Sick Leave</li> <li>Sick Leave Buy Back</li> <li>401(k) Retirement</li> <li>Scholarship Program</li> <li><strong>Education Loan Assistance Program</strong></li> <li>Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates</li> <li>Competitive Pay</li> <li>Paid Holidays</li> <li>Service Awards</li> <li>Jury Duty Pay</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Campus: </strong>Our services at Crestwood San Diego support each client in recovering with an enhanced sense of resilience, accessing a wide range of wellness tools and staff support. The mission of this program is to restore a sense of hope, empowerment, community/natural support inclusion, realized potential in each client,

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Crestwood Behavioral Health

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