Inpatient Behavioral Health LPN - Meaningful Team Care

TaraVista Behavioral Health Center; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Employer paid LTD

Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

CEU Support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

TaraVista Behavioral Health Center in Devens, Massachusetts, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join a multidisciplinary team. You will provide direct care for patients in psychiatric and substance use treatment, supporting families and contributing to a healing environment.

Candidates must hold MA LPN licensure, CPR certification, and experience with behavioral health care. The role offers comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities within a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of behavioral health and substance use disorders treatment modalities.
• Ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Care for individuals in psychiatric, emotional, and substance use treatment.
• Champion for patients and support the team.
• Maintain a safe therapeutic milieu grounded in TaraVista's core principles.
• Work under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN).

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

Therapeutic relationship

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Communication

Education

Massachusetts LPN license

Job description

It is an exciting time to join Team Tara. As a trusted leader in mental health and behavioral health care, TaraVista has built a reputation for clinical excellence, compassionate care and a commitment to the communities we serve. Whether you are a nurse, therapist, mental health counselor, intake coordinator or support professional, you'll find a rewarding career where your work matters and your contributions are valued.

Check out these Trending Career Opportunities

We have part and full time openings for these positions across our youth and adult programs:

Conveniently Located for Massachusetts and
Southern New Hampshire Professionals

TaraVista offers mental health and behavioral health careers for professionals throughout Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Located in Devens, Massachusetts, TaraVista is easily accessible from Routes 2, 190 and 495, making it a convenient commute for team members across the region. Whether you're looking for a nursing career, therapist role, mental health counselor position or support services opportunity, you'll find a collaborative team, opportunities for growth and meaningful work at TaraVista.

Our team members commute from communities including:

• Fitchburg, MA
• Gardner, MA
• Worcester, MA
• Acton, MA
• Lowell, MA
• Nashua, NH
• Merrimack, NH

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education Credit (CEU) Support

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Why TaraVista?

Modern psychiatric hospital built in 2016

Collaborative multidisciplinary teams

Comprehensive orientation and apprentice style training

Leadership you can learn from

Experienced managers who have grown their careers at TaraVista

Large enough to offer opportunities. Small enough for your contributions to be recognized

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Inpatient Behavioral Health, All Shifts

All Shifts! Full and part time positions available! Weekend and Holiday Rotation Required.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for TaraVista in Devens, Massachusetts, you’ll bring your experience and knowledge where your voice matters. A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is an integral part of our multidisciplinary treatment team. You will provide direct care and support not only to our patients but also their families and make decisions that impact the lives of your peers, your patients, and your community. In exchange, we will care for you, as much as you care for our patients.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

• You will care for individuals in need of psychiatric, emotional, and substance use treatment.
• You will be a champion for our patients and support the team around you.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu grounded in TaraVista's core principles.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN).

When you join the growing TaraVista team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you’ll receive:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) match
• Employer paid long term disability (LTD)
• Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) candidates will have the following:

• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the State of Massachusetts
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of behavior health and substance use disorders treatment modalities
• Ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries
• Previous experience is preferred in psychiatric, or substance use disorders inpatient care, restraint reduction, de-escalation, and crisis intervention.

Pay Range

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience.

$32.95-$44.99

TaraVista is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The kind of patient and kindness you gave me is rare. Thank you for being the safe place in the storm when I needed it the most.

Thank you note to Associate Chief Nursing Officer written nine years after hospital stay

Thank you for building such a beautiful hospital. TaraVista is simply gorgeous. This hospital is saving lives. I know this for a fact. Thank you!

I can not thank you enough for the care and support provided at this facility. You helped save my life and I am forever grateful.

Thank you for ALL you have done for me. You have been amazing and compassionate throughout my journey.

The kind of patient and kindness you gave me is rare. Thank you for being the safe place in the storm when I needed it the most.

Thank you note to Associate Chief Nursing Officer written nine years after hospital stay

Thank you for building such a beautiful hospital. TaraVista is simply gorgeous. This hospital is saving lives. I know this for a fact. Thank you!

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