Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health

1 month ago
United Statesup to$65,000Full TimeNursing
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Easterseals PORT Health as a Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Travel within the community is required.

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Easterseals PORT Health in United States.

Key Skills

Medication AdministrationSymptom MonitoringDocumentationTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionCommunity-Based CareClient EducationRelationship BuildingCollaborationPsychotropic MedicationsHealth ManagementAdvocacyAdaptabilityCompassionEMR Documentation
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health at Easterseals PORT Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Nursing registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Nursing position at Easterseals PORT Health 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.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: up to$65,000.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medication Administration, Symptom Monitoring, Documentation, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention, Community-Based Care, Client Education, Relationship Building. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Nursing role.

Core 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 rotationa...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company-paid Life Insurance, Company-paid Disability Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Easterseals PORT Health

Government Administration
Raleigh, NC
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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
403(b) Retirement Plan
Company-paid Life Insurance
Company-paid Disability Insurance
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

1mo ago