Licensed Practical Nurse; Psychiatry - Hiring Incentive $1200

The Centers; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centers is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Psychiatry / WinMAT clinics in Ohio. You will provide protocol-driven clinical care, participate in a multidisciplinary team, and support medication-assisted treatment in a harm-reduction focused setting.

Ideal candidates bring LPN licensure in Ohio, CPR and crisis intervention training, and experience with substance use disorders or MAT. You will collaborate across care teams to promote access to high-quality, dignified care.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered LPN license in Ohio is required.
• CPR certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Nonviolent crisis intervention training must be completed within 60 days.
• Experience with substance use disorders and MAT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver protocol-driven clinical care in WinMAT clinics as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Support evidence-based MAT and harm reduction within a fast-paced setting.
• Document vital signs, data, and dosing decisions in the EHR (Epic/OCHIN) per protocol.
• Educate patients on MAT, treatment plans, and harm reduction strategies.
• Coordinate with pharmacies, payors, and the care team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Substance use disorders experience

Epic / OCHIN familiarity

Harm reduction / MAT knowledge

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Ohio

CPR certification

Nonviolent crisis intervention training

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse – Psychiatry / WinMAT

Hiring Incentive - $1,200

About This Opportunity

Are you a compassionate, skilled LPN who believes that every person deserves access to high-quality, dignified care — no matter where they are in their recovery journey? Join our Walk-in Medication for Addiction Treatment (WinMAT) clinics, where we are breaking down barriers to care for individuals with substance use disorders through a low-threshold, team-based model that puts patients first.

In this role, you will work at the intersection of nursing excellence and meaningful community impact — delivering protocol-driven clinical care, supporting evidence-based medication treatment (MAT), and serving as a trusted partner on an interdisciplinary care team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and are passionate about harm reduction, recovery, and health equity, we want to hear from you.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Ohio.
• CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Nonviolent crisis intervention training required within 60 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders.
• Familiarity with Epic or OCHIN electronic health record systems.
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and low-threshold care models.

What You Will Do

• Clinical Care & Patient Engagement
• Conduct nursing visits in collaboration with WinMAT providers, RNs, and interdisciplinary care team members, supporting shared visits across the evaluation and management of medication side effects, adherence concerns, and dose stabilization or adjustment.
• Collect and document objective and subjective clinical data including vital signs, substance use patterns, withdrawal symptoms, psychiatric symptoms, medication adherence and side effects, and safety concerns.
• Provide individualized patient education on medication for addiction treatment (MAT), treatment plans and expectations, and harm reduction strategies including overdose prevention.
• Reinforce treatment plans and support adherence using practical, patient-centered strategies — addressing barriers, using behavioral cues, and providing ongoing encouragement.

Clinical Procedures

• Perform venipuncture, intramuscular (IM) injections (e.g., IM naltrexone), and subcutaneous injections (e.g., long-acting buprenorphine) within scope of practice and under provider direction.
• Collect urine and oral toxicology specimens.
• Administer medications per provider order and document all interventions accurately in the medical record (Epic/OCHIN).
• Distribute safer use materials, naloxone, and testing strips as indicated.

Care Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with pharmacies regarding medication refills, prior authorizations, and patient assistance programs.
• Monitor Epic/OCHIN In Basket and message pools to support timely communication across the care team.
• Conduct protocol-driven phone screenings, gather clinical information, and escalated concerns outside established guidelines to the RN or provider.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and patient support systems to facilitate access to care and continuity of treatment.
• Other Responsibilities
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Core Competencies We Look For

Nursing Process: You deliver holistic, patient-focused care by contributing to assessment, diagnosis, outcomes planning, implementation, and evaluation at every step of the care journey.

Communication: You express thoughts clearly, concisely, and confidently — whether charting in the EHR, educating a patient one-on-one, or collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Values Diversity: You actively collaborate with and involve others, demonstrating respect for divergent viewpoints. You are aware of and sensitive to the cultural diversity of the populations we serve, contributing to an environment that is equitable, inclusive, and cooperative.

Interpersonal Relations: You relate well to all individuals inside and outside the organization, build constructive and effective relationships, and use diplomacy and tact. You bring a culturally competent approach to every interaction.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Manager of Nursing.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Why Join Us?

Mission-driven work: Directly impact the lives of individuals navigating substance use recovery through accessible, compassionate, evidence-based care.

Collaborative team model: Work within an interdisciplinary care team that values every voice and shared decision-making.

Professional growth: Gain specialized expertise in addiction medicine, MAT protocols, and harm reduction — a rapidly expanding area of healthcare.

Supportive culture: We are committed to building an environment that is equitable, inclusive, and supportive of every team member's wellbeing.