Licensed Vocational Nurse II Behavioral Health - Needles*

Salary : $48,152.00 - $66,060.80 Annually
Location : Needles, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-12156Needles-01
Department: Department of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 02/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


The Job
Do you enjoy having weekends and holidays off? Behavioral Health Licensed Vocational Nurses work Monday through Friday!

Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.

Join a team who is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.
The Department of Behavioral Health is recruiting for Licensed Vocational Nurses II , who prepare patients for procedures; assist medical staff with treatments and procedures; and provide health education, referrals and resources to patients. Duties include providing basic nursing care to patients; assisting physicians and registered nurses with a variety of procedures; conducting home visits to interview patients; and providing education and training for medical providers.

*Official Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse II
For additional details, please refer to the Licensed Vocational Nurse II job description.
The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service , integrity , accountability , and trust .

DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1500 positions and an approximate $800 million-dollar annual budget.
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The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
To review job-specific benefits, please refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.

Licensure/Certification: All required licensure and certification must be obtained prior toemployment start/hire date, and must be maintained through the duration of employment. Visit the to view a list of approved providers that offer certification courses in IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal which have been approved for LVN by the CA BVNPT.
BLS Certification**: Valid Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate (Course Completion Card) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be provided within 30 days of employment start/hire date, and must be maintained through the duration of employment. Contingent job offers may be made to candidates who have indicated that they have successfully completed the required Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) course, and are currently pending receipt of their AHA BLS Course Completion Card. Per AHA FAQ, AHA Training Centers must issue Course Completion Cards within 20 days of successful course completion. Please contact your AHA Instructor or Training Center Coordinator if you have any questions about your card. If you can't remember your Training Center or Instructor's information, visit the Lost Your AHA Completion Card page for more information.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements


Candidates must meet all of the following:

License: Must possess a current Licensed Vocational Nurse license issued by the State of California.
Certification: Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Experience: One (1) year of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. -OR- Six (6) months of full-time experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a behavioral health setting.

Desired Qualifications
Behavioral Health: Experience gained in a behavioral health setting is highly desirable.
Bilingual Skills: Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills is required to receive additional compensation.

Selection Process
Application Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io . Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
For more important details,
Technical & Inspection Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.


Please review the appropriate * for more information


Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Competitive Evaluation: The information from the Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be reviewed to determine your qualifications and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed responses to each question. Each response must include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you performed the duty, and description of duties performed. Also provide the title of your position(s), if applicable. Note: Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statements.

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Needles California: This recruitment will ONLY be used to fill vacancies in Needles, CA. The city of Needles is located approximately 160 miles from the city of San Bernardino and is located near the Arizona border.Please select the statement below that applies.

• I understand that this recruitment will only be used to fill vacancies in Needles, CA and I am available for referral to such vacancies.
• I am not interested in referral to Needles vacancies. I understand that by selecting this option my application will not move forward in the examination process.

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Do you possess a valid, California Licensed Vocational Nurse license?

• Yes
• No

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License: Indicate your California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) number and expiration date. If you do not possess a LVN license indicate "N/A".
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BLS Certification: Do you possess a current Basic Life Support certification issued by The American Heart Association (AHA)?

• Yes
• No

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Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience: Do you possess one (1) year of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse -OR- six (6) months of full-time experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a behavioral health setting?

• Yes
• No

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Intravenous Therapy (IVT) and Blood Withdrawal Certification: Select all certifications you possess.

• Intravenous Therapy Certification
• Blood Withdrawal Certification
• None of the above

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Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience: Indicate the number of years of experience you possess as a licensed vocational nurse in any environment.

• 6 to 12 months of experience as a licensed vocational nurse
• 1-3 years of experience as a licensed vocational nurse
• 5-8 years of experience as a licensed vocational nurse
• 8-10 years of experience as a licensed vocational nurse
• More than 10 years of experience as a licensed vocational nurse
• Not Applicable (I do not have experience as a licensed vocational nurse)

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Other Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience: Indicate the areas in which you possess six (6) months of full-time experience as a licensed vocational nurse.

• Acute Care Hospital
• Behavioral Health Hospital (Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinics are not considered qualifying)
• Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic
• Home Health/Hospice
• Skilled Nursing Facility
• Outpatient Care
• Correctional or jail environment
• Rehabilitation Hospital
• Residential Care
• School district
• Other
• I have no experience as a licensed vocational nurse

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via Email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.

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• I understand

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Applicant's Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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