The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Provide direct nursing care, administer medications, and document patient progress within a behavioral health setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient stabilization and recovery through crisis intervention and treatment plan education.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Behavioral Health | Mental Health | Substance Use
Overview The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is seeking a dependable and professional Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our behavioral health nursing team within the Return Program. This program supports adults with psychiatric conditions, substance use disorders, and co occurring diagnoses in a structured, therapeutic environment focused on stabilization, recovery, and continuity of care.
This role is ideal for nurses who are experienced or interested in behavioral health, crisis intervention, and working within a multidisciplinary care team. The position offers consistent scheduling options and the opportunity to make a direct impact in a high acuity clinical setting.
Work Environment This is a fully onsite position within a behavioral health setting. The role requires the ability to remain calm and responsive in high pressure situations, including behavioral health emergencies and crisis intervention scenarios.
Pre Employment and Workplace Policy Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all pre employment requirements, including a physical examination, background check, verification of employment, and drug screening. The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a Drug Free Workplace, and all employees are expected to comply with workplace policies and standards of conduct.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE M F D V). We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Requires a graduate degree from an accredited Practical Nursing program and an active Pennsylvania LPN license. Candidates should have CPR certification and at least one year of relevant nursing experience.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.