š Description: **Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ā Behavioral Health / Mental Health / Substance Abuse**
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**Location:** Philadelphia, PA
**Job Type:** Part\\-Time \\| 16 Hours per Week \\| Every Other Weekend
**Schedule:** 11:00 PM ā 7:30 AM
**Department:** Nursing ā Behavioral Medicine
**Reports To:** Nursing Director, Behavioral Medicine Nursing
### **Company Overview**
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a well\\-established behavioral health facility in Philadelphia providing inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and substance abuse treatment. As a leader in behavioral healthcare, we are committed to offering evidence\\-based services that are culturally and spiritually responsive to the needs of our diverse community.
**Our services include:**
* Substance Use Disorder Services
* Inpatient Psychiatric Services
* Outpatient Drug \\& Alcohol Treatment Services
We strive to enhance the competency and abilities of our staff through innovative training and development initiatives.
### **Job Summary**
We are seeking a **Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)** to join our behavioral health nursing team. This **part\\-time role (16 hours per week)** is ideal for a nurse looking for consistent hours, providing care to adults with psychiatric conditions, substance use disorders, and co\\-occurring diagnoses. The position requires availability **every other weekend**, offering a predictable schedule in a structured, team\\-based care environment.
### **Responsibilities**
* Provide direct nursing care in an inpatient behavioral health setting
* Administer medications and monitor for effectiveness or adverse reactions
* Accurately document patient care in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
* Participate in crisis intervention and apply de\\-escalation strategies
* Supervise and support Mental Health Workers during assigned shifts
* Educate patients and families about treatment plans and medication
* Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and behavioral health professionals
* Maintain compliance with hospital policies and safety procedures
### **Qualifications**
**Education \\& Licensure**
* Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program
* Active LPN license in Pennsylvania (Required)
**Experience**
* At least 1 year of LPN experience preferred
* Behavioral health, psychiatric, or substance use experience strongly preferred
* Familiarity with trauma\\-informed care and dual diagnosis treatment is a plus
* Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills
* Ability to remain calm and responsive during behavioral health emergencies
* Dependable, professional, and team\\-oriented
**The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/D/V).**
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