Full-Time Psychiatric LPN – Residential Treatment

WestBridge, Inc.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

WestBridge, Inc. in Manchester, NH is seeking a Full-Time LPN to support adults in a 12-bed Residential Treatment Program focused on mental health and substance use disorders.

The role emphasizes safety, medication management, and education within a recovery-oriented, team-based care setting. You will perform nursing assessments under supervision, assist with crises, supervise meds, and participate in multidisciplinary meetings and therapeutic activities.

Qualifications

• Licensed practical nurse with NH license in good standing.
• Minimum of two years’ psychiatric and medical–surgical nursing experience.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Active CPI certification or plan for timely completion.
• Strong assessment, documentation and crisis intervention skills.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications and addiction treatment principles.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organizational abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• Proficient with EMR and standard IT tools.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and maintain reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital signs and psychiatric screenings under supervision.
• Assist with managing psychiatric distress and withdrawal symptoms.
• Supervise medication administration and document per policy.
• Provide trauma-informed crisis interventions.
• Co-facilitate health group interventions.
• Communicate patient changes to the medical team.
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Support daily therapeutic programming and coping skills.
• Coordinate care with external providers and families.
• Escort participants to medical appointments and ensure safe storage.
• Ensure orders are followed and maintain proper medication storage.
• Educate on medication adherence and harm reduction.
• Model recovery-oriented, stigma-free care.
• Maintain nursing documentation in EHR.
• Follow safety, infection control, confidentiality standards.
• Participate in quality improvement and audits.
• Cross-cover for other programs as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

NH LPN license

BLS/CPR certification

CPI Certification (or plan)

Tools

EMR system

Office software

Job description

WestBridge, Inc. in Manchester, NH is seeking a Full-Time LPN to support adults in a 12-bed Residential Treatment Program focused on mental health and substance use disorders.

The role emphasizes safety, medication management, and education within a recovery-oriented, team-based care setting. You will perform nursing assessments under supervision, assist with crises, supervise meds, and participate in multidisciplinary meetings and therapeutic activities.