What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse, Behavioral Health position at SUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Make an Impact in Your Community
Strategic Interventions, LLC – A Subsidiary of SUN Behavioral Health
Location: North Carolina
Are you an LPN who thrives on meaningful work and wants to make a real difference in the lives of adults living with severe and persistent mental illness? Join Strategic Interventions — a mission‑driven behavioral health provider serving communities across North Carolina.
What You’ll Do
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you’ll play a key role in supporting psychiatric and behavioral health patients in the community. You will:
- Monitor psychiatric symptoms and screen for medical issues
- Coordinate care with medical providers
- Provide medication education and support to members
- Deliver clinical care and document treatment according to nursing standards
- Support individuals outside of traditional clinical settings
- Participate in on‑call crisis rotation as needed
This role is ideal for someone who can provide calm, compassionate care — even when working with members who may need frequent redirection.
What You Bring
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in North Carolina (required)
- 1 year of LPN experience in inpatient or outpatient settings
- Experience working with adults with mental illness (preferred)
- Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills
- Understanding of nursing principles, medication storage, HIPAA, and care coordination
Travel
- Valid driver’s license & insurance required
- Travel varies day‑to‑day; all travel is local within the community you serve
Why You’ll Love Working at Strategic Interventions
- Competitive pay rates
- Positive, inclusive, supportive culture
- Work that matters — impact lives every day
- Professional development through ongoing training and mentorship
- Full-time employees enjoy a robust benefits package:
- 401(k)
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Life insurance
- Short‑term & long‑term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
About Us
Strategic Interventions is a leading behavioral health provider serving adults across North Carolina, with offices from Asheville to Roanoke Rapids. Our teams deliver intensive, community‑based services to support individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
Learn more at: www.strategicshc.com
Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply today!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Strategic Interventions is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants and employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law.
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