The Behavioral Wellness Center At Girard
Bilingual Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health FT
The Behavioral Wellness Center At Girard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19102
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Behavioral Health
Full-Time
Spanish Speaking
Location: Philadelphia, PA Job Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt Schedule: 36 hours per week | 12-hour shifts (8:00 AM to 8:30 PM) About Us The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a trusted provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services in Philadelphia. We deliver evidence-based, culturally and spiritually responsive care to adults facing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions. Our mission is to offer hope, healing, and recovery while supporting our team with training, resources, and growth opportunities. Position Overview We are seeking a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Behavioral Medicine team. This is a patient-facing role in an inpatient setting, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional care. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality psychiatric and medical nursing care to adult patients Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and update treatment plans Document patient care in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when necessary Supervise and support Mental Health Workers during shifts Collaborate with RNs, physicians, therapists, and case managers to ensure coordinated care Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program Current Pennsylvania LPN license (required) Bilingual in Spanish and English (required) Current CPR certification (required) 1+ year of nursing experience preferred; behavioral health or substance use treatment experience a plus Strong communication, teamwork, and crisis management skills Work Environment This position is in a secure inpatient behavioral health setting with adult patients. You will be part of a collaborative team committed to patient-centered care in a supportive and mission-driven environment. The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/D/V).
Behavioral Health
Full-Time
Spanish Speaking
Location: Philadelphia, PA Job Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt Schedule: 36 hours per week | 12-hour shifts (8:00 AM to 8:30 PM) About Us The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a trusted provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services in Philadelphia. We deliver evidence-based, culturally and spiritually responsive care to adults facing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions. Our mission is to offer hope, healing, and recovery while supporting our team with training, resources, and growth opportunities. Position Overview We are seeking a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Behavioral Medicine team. This is a patient-facing role in an inpatient setting, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional care. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality psychiatric and medical nursing care to adult patients Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and update treatment plans Document patient care in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when necessary Supervise and support Mental Health Workers during shifts Collaborate with RNs, physicians, therapists, and case managers to ensure coordinated care Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program Current Pennsylvania LPN license (required) Bilingual in Spanish and English (required) Current CPR certification (required) 1+ year of nursing experience preferred; behavioral health or substance use treatment experience a plus Strong communication, teamwork, and crisis management skills Work Environment This position is in a secure inpatient behavioral health setting with adult patients. You will be part of a collaborative team committed to patient-centered care in a supportive and mission-driven environment. The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/D/V).