Clarvida - Louisiana·Covington, Louisiana
Provide intensive, community-based nursing services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness as part of a multidisciplinary ACT team. Responsibilities include conducting health assessments, managing medications, and coordinating care within the community.
Date Posted: May 22, 2026
Clarvida is seeking an ACT Nurse (RN or LPN) to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness. In this role, you will be a critical part of a multidisciplinary team providing intensive, community-based services designed to support recovery, stability, and independence.
ACT services are delivered where clients live, work, and spend time in the community. You will support a specialized caseload, helping clients achieve treatment plan goals while remaining integrated with family, friends, and community supports. This position includes use of a company vehicle for client transportation as needed and participation in a rotating on-call schedule, which provides additional earned PTO.
● Provide nursing services as part of the ACT multidisciplinary team ● Meet with clients in homes, community settings, and occasionally the office or via phone/Zoom ● Conduct basic health assessments, including vitals and labs ● Support medication management and facilitate long-acting injectable medications ● Coordinate care with medical providers and psychiatric staff ● Support clients with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders ● Participate in a rotating on-call schedule (approximately one week every 7–10 weeks) ● Provide client transportation using a company vehicle as needed ● Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
● Active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Louisiana ● Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders ● Psychiatric nursing experience preferred ● Valid Driver’s License in good standing and current automobile insurance
Compensation & benefits
*Benefit availability may vary by position, state, or county.
If you are a compassionate nurse interested in community-based psychiatric care and working as part of an evidence-based ACT team, we encourage you to apply.
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Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Market context
In Louisiana, ACT team nursing roles are typically driven by ongoing need for community-based behavioral health care, especially for patients with severe mental illness or substance use disorders. These positions can be competitive because employers look for an active Louisiana RN or LPN license, a valid driver’s license, and experience in psychiatric or behavioral health settings. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit before applying.
