Licensed Practical Nurse; Psychiatry - NEW WAGES!

The Centers; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centers in Ohio is seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our WinMAT clinics, delivering protocol-driven care, supporting MAT protocols, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to serve patients with substance use disorders.

The role emphasizes harm reduction, patient education, and compassionate, evidence-based care within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Equal opportunity employer statement included.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered LPN license in Ohio.
• CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Nonviolent crisis intervention training required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing visits in collaboration with WinMAT providers and interdisciplinary team.
• Document vital signs, substance use patterns, withdrawal symptoms, psychiatric symptoms, and medication adherence.
• Educate patients on MAT, harm reduction strategies, and treatment plans.
• Support adherence and address barriers with patient-centered strategies.

Skills

Substance use disorder experience

Team-based care

Education

LPN license Ohio

Tools

Epic / OCHIN EHR

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse – Psychiatry / WinMAT

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 elevate 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.

The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.