What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Headwaters Behavioral Health?
Help us change the future for Idaho’s youth.
At Headwaters Behavioral Health, we believe every youth and teen deserves access to high-quality mental health care. As a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you’ll play a key role in our groundbreaking Children’s Residential Treatment Facility.
You’ll play a key role in creating a safe, supportive environment while working with adolescents navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral challenges. You’ll gain invaluable experience, receive mentorship from a passionate clinical team, and be part of a workplace driven by compassion and connection.
If you’re looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference every day, we’d love to have you join our team!
Openings- 12 hour shift:
Part-time Day Shift
Headwaters Behavioral Health Believes That Our Employees Are Our Greatest Asset
- Get paid more with us! Competitive wages per industry average for similar positions in the area.
- Be part of a team and company that believes in leading with our values.
- Professionally develop your skills with in-service training to ensure most up to date practices and state and federal laws.
- Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.
- Perks for Part-Time include Continuing Education Credits, Opportunities for Advancement, Professional Development, and more!
Summary of Responsibilities
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a key role at Headwaters Behavioral Health’s Adolescent Residential Treatment Facility, providing compassionate, trauma-informed nursing care for youth experiencing significant emotional and behavioral challenges. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team and under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the LPN supports psychiatric stabilization, safety, and overall well-being.
Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring residents’ physical and behavioral health, documenting observations, implementing care plans, responding to emergent medical or behavioral needs, and communicating effectively with the care team.
Success in this role requires compassion, strong clinical and observational skills, critical thinking, and effective communication. LPNs have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting adolescents on their path to healing and recovery in a collaborative, state-of-the-art treatment environment.
Qualifications
- Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Idaho or hold a compact state license.
- Two (2) years of nursing experience in psychiatric setting required.
- Obtain and maintain current BLS CPR.
- Licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working order to get to and from work in various weather conditions to ensure reliability.
Headwaters Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse workplace for all employees.
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Please confirm the best phone number and email address to reach you to discuss the next steps.
- This position in part-time day shift. Is that what you are looking for?
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- LPN (Required)
Work Location: In person