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Easterseals PORT Health
Raleigh, North Carolina

Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health

Licensed Practical NurseNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

up to$65,000

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Behavioral Health to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team and provide compassionate, community‑based care to adults with significant mental health and substance use needs.

This is more than a nursing role — it’s an opportunity to make a direct, life‑changing impact by delivering essential services in the home and community settings where support matters most.

Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!

Your Role in Our Mission

As an LPN on our ACT Team, you will be an essential part of a multidisciplinary team providing intensive, wraparound behavioral health services. You’ll deliver medication support, clinical interventions, education, and crisis response that help individuals achieve stability, independence, and improved quality of life.

In this role, you will build meaningful relationships, help clients navigate real‑life challenges, and ensure continuity of care across community settings.

You’ll work closely with psychiatrists, therapists, co‑occurring disorder specialists, and other mental health professionals to support truly holistic treatment.

Why Join Us?

As part of our mission, we support our team members in embracing their potential, building resilience, and thriving in their careers. You’ll join a committed ACT Team that values collaboration, community engagement, and exceptional care delivery.

This full-time LPN role follows a Monday through Friday schedule with rotating on‑call responsibilities. Travel within the community is required.

We offer a full benefits package for benefits‑eligible positions.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary: up to$65,000 per year

Hourly Range: up to $31.25 per hour (based on experience)

Benefits Include

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off + 11 paid holidays
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Company phone, laptop, and IT support
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

What You’LL Do

Medication & Clinical Support

  • Administer psychotropic medications and monitor symptoms and health status.
  • Document all care and observations using the Welligent EMR platform.

Care Coordination

  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary ACT team in developing individualized treatment plans.
  • Participate in daily team meetings to ensure coordinated, client‑centered support.

Crisis Response

  • Provide crisis intervention services as part of a rotational on‑call schedule.

Community-Based Support

  • Deliver nursing care in homes and community settings.
  • Advocate for client choice, educate on wellness and health management, and connect individuals with needed resources.

What We’RE Looking For

To thrive as an ACT Team LPN, you should be adaptable, compassionate, and comfortable supporting clients in community environments.

Required Qualifications

  • Active, unrestricted LPN license in North Carolina
  • Experience in mental health or substance use services (preferred)
  • Ability to work in community settings
  • Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation
  • Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills

Ready to Apply?

Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your passion for behavioral health to a mission that matters.

Apply now at eastersealsport.com or send your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com.

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, mental health, and addiction services to help individuals live their best lives. Our 2,600‑member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 individuals across 11,000 homes, facilities, and community locations throughout North Carolina and Virginia.

As an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization, we celebrate diversity and honor the strengths each team member brings.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse will administer psychotropic medications, monitor client health status, and document all care using the Welligent EMR platform. Responsibilities also include collaborating on individualized treatment plans and providing crisis intervention services as part of a rotational on-call schedule.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an active, unrestricted LPN license in North Carolina and have reliable transportation, vehicle insurance, and a valid driver's license to travel within the community. Experience in mental health or substance use services is preferred, along with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Medication AdministrationSymptom MonitoringTreatment PlanningClient EducationAdvocacyAdaptabilityCompassionEMR Documentation

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Licensed Practical Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top LPN Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

1
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0
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4
$70k-80k
3
$80k-90k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
20%
Sign-on bonus
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of LPN roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 155 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Raleigh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$372k≈ 5.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,577/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Easterseals PORT Health

Government Administration
Raleigh, NC
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Paid Time Off + 11 paid holidays
403(b) Retirement Plan
Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Company phone, laptop, and IT support
Employee Assistance Program
Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)