Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville·Cleveland, Mississippi
Provide compassionate nursing care and medication administration to behavioral health patients within an Intensive Outpatient Program. Engage in community outreach and build professional relationships with healthcare partners to promote program services.
Join Our Team!
Freedom Behavioral Hospital is seeking a compassionate and motivated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
This position combines exceptional patient care with community engagement to help individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges receive the support they need.
If you are passionate about mental health, enjoy building relationships, and want to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply.
Essential Responsibilities Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to behavioral health patients.
Complete nursing assessments and assist with developing individualized treatment plans.
Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
Document patient care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
Educate patients and families regarding treatment, medications, and wellness.
Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Participate in patient admissions, discharge planning, and ongoing care coordination.
Assist with community outreach, educational events, and referral source engagement.
Build and maintain professional relationships with physicians, hospitals, agencies, and community partners to promote IOP services.
Maintain compliance with hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, and all applicable state and federal requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Current Mississippi Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required. Current BLS Certification required. Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational and documentation skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Professional appearance and commitment to outstanding customer service.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Freedom Behavioral provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and training.
Requires a current Mississippi LPN license and BLS certification. Experience in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing is preferred.
Market context
In Mississippi, nursing openings commonly signal steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates who already hold an active state RN license. These roles are competitive because employers often look for graduate-level preparation, recent bedside experience, and readiness to work within facility-specific protocols. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your Mississippi RN license status and highlight your one year of RN experience in your application.
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