LPN Behavioral Health

MultiCare Health System; Seeley Lake (MT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

MultiCare Health System's Greater Lakes Mental Health division seeks a licensed Practical Nurse for behavioral health care. You will work with the RN and care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes while maintaining a compassionate, service-oriented approach.

The role emphasizes independent decision making, professional development, and collaboration within a diverse health care team to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse in Washington State or Multistate license endorsement (MLS).
• Current BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to improve quality of care and patient experience.
• Foster a learning environment for patients/families and staff.
• Advocate for ethical and holistic care respecting diverse backgrounds.

Skills

LPN license

BLS certification

Acute care

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

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Position Summary

The LPN Behavioral Health is an excellent opportunity for licensed nursing team members to provide exceptional and comprehensive behavioral health care. As an LPN at MultiCare, you will sharpen your independent decision making skills, nurture your service-oriented characteristics, and allow your interpersonal skills to thrive. Working in collaboration with the RN and care team, you will ensure the best possible patient health care outcomes and experiences.

Responsibilities

• You will provide direct patient care utilizing the nursing process in accordance with the Washington State Practical Nurse Act
• You will commit to professional development as an integral part of nursing practice
• Collaborate with the nursing team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, patient experience, and cost reduction
• Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing staff, and members of the health care team
• Advocate for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse in Washington State or Multistate license endorsement (MLS)
• Previous LPN experience in an acute care setting within the last three (3) years preferred
• Experience in assigned specialty, or successful completion of a specialty focused residency post hire
• Successful completion of appropriate competencies for assigned specialty
• Current BLS required

About Greater Lakes Mental Health

Greater Lakes Mental Health is part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network, serving more than 10,000 individuals across Pierce County each year. Providing mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adults, children and families with Medicaid coverage, Greater Lakes operates six convenient locations, including a 16-bed inpatient facility for voluntary and involuntary care. With experienced teams and robust training, caregivers help deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $30.40 - $43.75 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.