LPN - PHP / SUD Treatment

Acadia Healthcare; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus

Major Group Health Insurance (Medical,

Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Career Growth Potential

Tuition Reimbursement including ANCC

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Wilmington Treatment Center in Wilmington, NC seeks a full-time Substance Use Disorder Treatment LPN for our Partial Hospitalization Program. The LPN will monitor patient health, implement care plans, and support behavioral health services in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements include an active NC LPN license, 1+ year nursing experience (behavioral health preferred), CPR and First Aid certifications, and strong documentation skills. Competitive hourly rates with shift differentials are offered.

Qualifications

• LPN license in NC in good standing.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience; behavioral health preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required; de-escalation training possible.
• Ability to document accurately and stay calm in behavioral health settings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care within LPN scope.
• Support care plans and ensure patient safety with urgency when needed.
• Collaborate with team to meet biopsychosocial and cultural needs.
• Provide comfort measures and execute planned nursing interventions.
• Assist in progressing patients toward wellness and maintenance.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Behavioral health experience

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Overview

Wilmington Treatment Center is seeking a full-time Substance Use Disorder Treatment LPN to join the team in Wilmington, NC for our Partial Hospitalization Program!

About Us: Wilmington Treatment Center is North Carolina's premier addiction rehab center and recovery hospital. We offer a complete continuum of care for detox, rehab services, residential, partial hospitalization and an intensive outpatient programming (IOP) to help our patient reach their goals.

Shift Availability:

Full-time / DAY Shift: 6:30a.m. - 7:00p.m. (3-12 hour shifts w/weekend rotation)

Hourly Rates: (calculated based off years of nursing experience)

$30 - $33/hour

Shift Diffs:

From $3 - $6 depending on weekends/nights

Wilmington Treatment Center has been voted as one of the top substance use disorder treatment facilities in the country for the 5th year in a row! We also have the Joint Commission's 'Gold Seal' of approval!

What You'll Do:

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals.
• Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
• Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
• Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.
• Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.

What You Bring:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a current, unrestricted LPN license (or eligibility to practice) in the state of employment.
• At least one year of nursing experience; behavioral health, psychiatric, or substance use treatment experience strongly preferred.
• Current CPR certification and willingness to complete de‑escalation and restraint training (provided upon hire, if needed).
• First Aid certification, as required by state or facility guidelines.
• Strong clinical judgment, attention to documentation, and the ability to remain calm and therapeutic in behavioral health settings.

Why LPNs Thrive Here:

• Purpose‑driven mission: We set the standard for care by delivering world‑class behavioral health and addiction treatment in a supportive, compassionate environment—leading care with light in everything we do.
• Clear paths for growth: Advancement opportunities across one of the country’s largest behavioral health networks, where we lift and uplift our people through ongoing development and career mobility.
• Support for your well‑being: A culture grounded in safety, empathy, and teamwork, designed to support clinicians and staff so they can show up fully for those they serve.

Wilmington Treatment Center provides a comprehensive benefits package. These current benefits include:

• Referral Bonus
• Major Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) plan
• Career Growth Potential
• Tuition Reimbursement including ANCC certification for Psychiatric Mental Health nursing
• Employee Assistance Programs

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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