Licensed Practical Nurse​/Licensed Vocational Nurse, LPN​/LVN, Behavioral Health

Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, LPN/LVN, Behavioral Health

Join the Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, LPN/LVN, Behavioral Health role at Lifepoint Health® by applying today.

$30.00/hr - $44.00/hr

Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days (7 AM - 7 PM)
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000
Salary Range: $30-$44.75/hr (Depending on YORWE)
New Grads Welcome! On-the-Job Training & Mentorship Provided.

• Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (based on position and experience)
• Competitive base pay + shift differentials
• Medical, Dental, Pharmacy & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
• Company Sponsored Well-Being Programs (including gym membership discounts)
• Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Bank
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement & Continuing Education Support
• Company-Paid Life, Accident & Disability Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including Free Telemedicine
• Career advancement pathways (LPN → RN → Supervisor → Nursing Leadership)

• Brand-new state-of-the-art facility
• Funshine Crew Employee Engagement Committee events
• Strong team culture with supportive nursing leadership
• New unit expansions opening in 2026
• Educational partnerships with local schools for clinical growth
• Refer-a-Friend Program
• Refer an RN and earn up to $3,000
• Refer an LPN and earn up to $2,000
• Refer a Therapist and earn up to $1,000

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to patients hospitalized for behavioral health, psychiatric conditions, substance use, or dual-diagnosis disorders. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN delivers compassionate, trauma-informed care while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

You will play a key role as part of a multi-disciplinary care team, supporting treatment planning, de-escalation, medication administration, observation protocols, and patient education.

Reports To: Nurse Manager / Chief Nursing Officer
FLSA: Non-Exempt

• Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN Program (Required)
• Current LPN/LVN License in the State of Massachusetts (Required)
• CPR (Required upon hire); CPI/Handle With Care (Preferred or obtained within 30 days)

• Behavioral Health, Detox, Psychiatric, or Med/Surg experience
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care practices

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision
• Conduct patient observations and safety checks
• Administer medications safely and per protocol
• Transcribe and carry out physician orders accurately
• Document patient status, response to interventions, and progress toward goals
• Assist with psychiatric emergencies and crisis stabilization
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and care expectations
• Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring dignity, rights, and confidentiality
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Support detox monitoring protocols as applicable
• Communicate clinical updates to RN, provider, and care team
• Promote a positive, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment

Other duties may be assigned based on unit needs.

Our 150-bed Behavioral Health Hospital supports:

• Child & Adolescent Care (Ages 5-17)
• Adult Mental Health
• Geriatric Behavioral Health
• Forensic Treatment Programs

Nurse‑to‑Patient Ratio: 1:6‑1:8
Structured team‑based care model.

• Paid Residency & Transition‑to‑Practice Programs
• Clinical Ladder Advancement
• Leadership Development Pathways
• LPN‑to‑RN Tuition Support Options

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

You'll be part of a compassionate, dedicated team transforming lives and strengthening our community. The journey begins with your application. Apply now and experience the difference.