Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Health & Sobering Services
Portland
Full-Time | 3x12s
Day & Night Shift Options Available
Direct Hire
About the Opportunity
A highly respected behavioral health organization in Portland is seeking compassionate and motivated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join its growing Sobering & Deflection Center team. This program provides critical support to individuals experiencing substance use crises, behavioral health concerns, intoxication-related needs, and community-based stabilization services.
This is an excellent opportunity for LPNs who are passionate about behavioral health, addiction medicine, crisis intervention, harm reduction, and serving vulnerable populations in a meaningful, community-focused environment.
Whether you bring previous behavioral health experience or are looking to transition into the specialty, the organization offers strong clinical support, collaborative leadership, and long-term growth opportunities within behavioral health and crisis services.
LPNs in this setting play a vital role in helping patients safely stabilize, access resources, and move toward ongoing recovery and support services.
What You'll Be Doing
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Provide direct nursing care within a sobering and behavioral health stabilization environment
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Complete patient assessments, medication administration, and clinical documentation
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Support individuals experiencing intoxication, substance use disorders, mental health crises, and co-occurring conditions
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Monitor patient safety, withdrawal symptoms, and stabilization progress
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Collaborate closely with RNs, behavioral health teams, providers, case managers, and community resources
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Assist with care coordination, referrals, and discharge planning
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Help maintain a safe, trauma-informed, recovery-focused environment
Qualifications
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Active Oregon LPN license required
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Ability to work a consistent 12-hour day or night schedule
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Experience or interest in behavioral health, detox, addiction medicine, crisis stabilization, ER, corrections, or acute care preferred
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Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm in high-acuity situations
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Passion for community-focused behavioral health and patient advocacy
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
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5 weeks PTO
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No rotating shifts
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401(k) with immediate vesting and employer match
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Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
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Tuition reimbursement and career growth opportunities
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PSLF-eligible employer
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Wellness programs, HSA/FSA options, and pet insurance
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PTO cash-out options after one year
Pay Details: $31.00 to $37.20 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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The California Fair Chance Act
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Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
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Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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