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

Lifepoint Health • Holyoke, MA

51d • $30 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to patients hospitalized for treatment of 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.

Requirements

• 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)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Refer-a-Friend Program
• Paid Residency & Transition-to-Practice Programs
• Clinical Ladder Advancement
• Leadership Development Pathways
• LPN-to-RN Tuition Support Options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees