LPN - Behavioral Health

La Red Health Center Inc; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

La Red Health Center Inc Georgetown, Delaware seeks a Behavioral Health LPN to provide patient-centered clinical care for individuals managing mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities in an integrated primary care setting. The LPN conducts clinical intake, medication management, crisis de-escalation support, and coordinates follow-up.

The role emphasizes serving culturally diverse and historically underserved populations and requires an accredited

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the practicing state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
• 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience; behavioral health or outpatient psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinical intake and monitoring: obtain vitals and histories in the EHR.
• Administer prescribed medications and manage counts, assist with labs as needed.
• Educate patients on psychiatric medications and coordinate care with case managers.
• Participate in crisis de-escalation and safety support with the care team.
• Assist eligible patients with medication assistance programs and liaisons with pharmacies.

Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Cultural Competence

Clinical Judgment

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Office Software

Job description

LPN - Behavioral Health

La Red Health Center Inc Georgetown, Delaware, United States

About this position

The Behavioral Health LPN provides patient-centered clinical care to individuals managing mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities within an integrated primary care setting. The LPN is responsible for clinical intake, medication management, crisis de-escalation support, and coordinating comprehensive patient follow-up. This role heavily emphasizes serving culturally diverse and historically underserved populations.

Essential Responsibilities

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all associates in this position. The duties listed are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties as assigned by their manager and/or LRHC Leadership.

Clinical Intake & Monitoring

Room behavioral health patients, obtain precise vital signs, and document comprehensive psychiatric and physical health histories within the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Monitor patients for changes in mental status or side effects of psychiatric medications.

Medication Administration & Management

Safely administer prescribed oral, topically applied, or long-acting injectable (LAI) medications. Coordinate medication tracking, conduct routine drug counts, and assist with lab couriers and sample collection.

Patient Education & Care Coordination

Perform routine medication reconciliation. Reinforce treatment plans, deliver vital patient training on psychiatric medication skills/adherence, and connect patients to external health advocates, translation services, or case managers.

Crisis Intervention Support

Actively participate in behavioral de-escalation when a patient is in distress, providing critical safety support and emotional stability alongside the interdisciplinary team.

Patient Assistance Programs

Partner with local pharmacies and manufacturers to enroll eligible, underinsured individuals in free medication assistance programs and track prescription statuses.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
• Licensure: Unrestricted, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credential in the practicing state
• Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS / CPR) certification

Experience

Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience, with a strong preference given to candidates possessing prior experience in behavioral health, community health, or outpatient psychiatry.

Language Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Trauma-Informed Care: A strong foundation in therapeutic communication, empathy, and working calmly under stress.
• Technical Literacy: Proficiency navigating complex Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and standard business office hardware/software.
• Cultural Competence: Ability to comfortably communicate with and advocate for a highly diverse, vulnerable, or multilingual consumer population.
• Clinical Judgment: Sound foundational knowledge of common psychiatric pharmacology, potential side effects, and signs of substance withdrawal or psychological crisis.