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
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Provide direct nursing care within a sobering and behavioral health stabilization environment
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Complete patient assessments, medication administration, and clinical documentation
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Support individuals experiencing intoxication, substance use disorders, mental health crises, and co-occurring conditions
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Monitor patient safety, withdrawal symptoms, and stabilization progress
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Collaborate closely with RNs, behavioral health teams, providers, case managers, and community resources
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Assist with care coordination, referrals, and discharge planning
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Help maintain a safe, trauma-informed, recovery-focused environment
Qualifications
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Active LPN license (Oregon)
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Ability to work a consistent 12-hour day or night schedule
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Experience or interest in behavioral health, detox, addiction medicine, crisis stabilization, ER, corrections, or acute care preferred
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Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm in high-acuity situations
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Passion for community-focused behavioral health and patient advocacy
Compensation & Differentials
- Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
Benefits
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5 weeks PTO
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No rotating shifts
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401(k) with immediate vesting and employer match
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Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
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Tuition reimbursement and career growth opportunities
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PSLF-eligible employer
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Wellness programs, HSA/FSA options, and pet insurance
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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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The California Fair Chance Act
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Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
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Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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