Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Portland, OR

Behavioral Health & Sobering Services

Schedule: Full-Time | 3x12s
Shift Options: Days or Nights Available
Employment Type: Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

A highly respected behavioral health organization in Portland is seeking compassionate and motivated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join a growing Sobering & Deflection Center team. This program provides critical support to individuals experiencing substance use crises, behavioral health concerns, intoxication-related needs, and community-based stabilization services.

This is an excellent opportunity for LPNs who are passionate about behavioral health, addiction medicine, crisis intervention, harm reduction, and serving vulnerable populations in a meaningful, community-focused environment.

Whether you bring previous behavioral health experience or are looking to transition into this specialty, the organization offers strong clinical support, collaborative leadership, and opportunities for long-term growth within behavioral health and crisis services.

LPNs in this setting play a vital role in helping patients safely stabilize, access resources, and move toward ongoing recovery and support services.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide direct nursing care within a sobering and behavioral health stabilization environment

• Complete patient assessments, medication administration, and clinical documentation

• Support individuals experiencing intoxication, substance use disorders, mental health crises, and co-occurring conditions

• Monitor patient safety, withdrawal symptoms, and stabilization progress

• Collaborate closely with RNs, behavioral health teams, providers, case managers, and community resources

• Assist with care coordination, referrals, and discharge planning

• Help maintain a safe, trauma-informed, recovery-focused environment

Qualifications

• Active LPN license (Oregon)

• Ability to work a consistent 12-hour day or night schedule

• Experience or interest in behavioral health, detox, addiction medicine, crisis stabilization, ER, corrections, or acute care preferred

• Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm in high-acuity situations

• Passion for community-focused behavioral health and patient advocacy

Compensation & Differentials

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience

Benefits

• 5 weeks PTO

• No rotating shifts

• 401(k) with immediate vesting and employer match

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Tuition reimbursement and career growth opportunities

• PSLF-eligible employer

• Wellness programs, HSA/FSA options, and pet insurance

• PTO cash-out options after one year

Pay Details: $35.00 to $45.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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