LPN - Behavioral Health Nurse, Full-Time, Sebring

Banyan Treatment Centers; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Wellness Incentives

EAP

Job summary

Banyan Treatment Centers in Sebring, FL is seeking an on-site Licensed Practical Nurse to support patients in treatment for substance use and mental health disorders. You will perform assessments, administer medications, and help develop measurable, patient‑centered care plans in collaboration with the team.

Active Florida LPN/RN license required; experience in behavioral health preferred. This is a full-time daytime role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active LPN or RN license in Florida.
• Nursing degree/diploma from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Experience in behavioral/mental health, acute care, detox, and/or mental health facilities.
• Strong assessment and organizational skills.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and empathy in patient interactions.
• Adherence to the Healthcare Code of Ethics.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission Standards.
• Knowledge of State and Federal confidentiality regulations.
• Familiarity with KIPU EMR system, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, including ASAM forms.
• Provide routine care at various levels of care.
• Identify treatment needs, integrating findings into collaborative, measurable treatment plans.
• Complete nursing documentation in accordance with facility and state requirements.
• Review medication logs and assist the medical department in a variety of tasks.
• Administer medications as directed by the medical provider.
• Facilitate medication education and incorporate nursing and medical issues into treatment plans.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and referral sources to provide progress updates and coordinate post-discharge recovery plans.
• Apply clinical judgment and intervention skills in crisis situations, including risk assessments and de‑escalation.
• Tailor nursing approaches to meet diverse patient needs.
• Build rapport and foster trust with patients through strong interpersonal skills.

Skills

Assessment skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Objectivity

Ethics compliance

Joint Commission standards

Confidentiality regulations

KIPU EMR

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Tools

KIPU EMR

Job description

Banyan Treatment Centers in Sebring, FL is seeking an on-site Licensed Practical Nurse to support patients in treatment for substance use and mental health disorders. You will perform assessments, administer medications, and help develop measurable, patient‑centered care plans in collaboration with the team.

Active Florida LPN/RN license required; experience in behavioral health preferred. This is a full-time daytime role with comprehensive benefits.