License Practical Nurse Behavioral Health
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Job Description
About the Role
Join MONARCH as a Licensed Practical Nurse – Behavioral Health – M-F Schedule in United States. Make a Difference in Someone’s Life! At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island.
Key Responsibilities
- patient services. What You'll Do:
- Schedule individuals for crisis and assessment services and triage individuals who present with emergent medical and/or psychiatric problems.
- Perform clinical intakes with individuals requesting services, coordinate with screening/referral and individuals to ensure continuity of care.
- Schedule individuals for the Injection Clinic as well as doing injections of psychotropic medication, educate and support individuals about medication.
Requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as service definitions related to specific program areas
- Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assists in crisis situations.
- Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
- Driving and travel may be required. Education We're Looking For: Associates: Nursing, High School Diploma (Required) Certifications We're Looking For: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Benefits & Compensation
- time and part
- patient services. What You'll Do:
- Schedule individuals for crisis and assessment services and triage individuals who present with emergent medical and/or psychiatric problems.
- Perform clinical intakes with individuals requesting services, coordinate with screening/referral and individuals to ensure continuity of care.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with MONARCH in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates License Practical Nurse Behavioral Health at MONARCH a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Psychiatry — Registered Nurse Career Context
This Psychiatry position at MONARCH is open to registered nurse candidates.
Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.
Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in North Carolina.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Crisis assessment, Triage, Clinical intake, Psychotropic medication administration, Electronic medical record documentation, Patient education, Crisis intervention, Medical record maintenance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct and indirect care, including crisis assessment, clinical intakes, and medication administration under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. They are responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and coordinating care for individuals with mental he...
Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits Package, Health Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan, Career Advancement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry registered nurse jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
17d ago
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