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Lakeview Center Inc.

RN - Crisis Stabilization Unit

Pensacola, Florida

$27.4–$33.55/hr

About $57k–$70k/yr

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RNCrisis StabilizationPsychiatricBehavioral Health

Posted Jul 20, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 30, 2026

About this role

Primary duty is the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge (License), and to use such advanced knowledge to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in providing the highest quality client-centered therapeutic services to mental health, substance abuse, or developmentally disabled clients. Must also use such advanced knowledge and experience to serve as a consultant and mentor to other medical/non-medical direct care employees. This position is entrusted with the highest level of responsibility and insight in treating clients and ensuring services are provided and documented in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, in addition to LCI and division standards. Based on the knowledge and degree required, this position will serve as a lead position in the provision of direct care. Services include but are not limited to, assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person centered services using specialized knowledge and skills and management of client risk and safety.
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The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) serves as an acute-care inpatient psychiatric facility for persons with mental health or co-occurring disorders. 24-hour continuous operations unit serving voluntary clients and individuals admitted under the Baker Act or Marchman Act. Serves individuals 18 years of age and older.

Skills for this role

AssessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionMental health stabilizationBehavior management (CPI)Addiction counselingRisk managementPatient safetyClinical documentationClinical staff mentoringPsychiatric disorder emergency responseCo-occurring disorder treatment

Certifications

CPRBLS

Requirements

  • Valid license as a Registered Nurse in Florida
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing school
  • Valid license as a Registered Nurse in Florida
  • CPR Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • Ability to perform client/patient behavior management techniques (CPI) with appropriate training
  • Ability to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services
  • Must pass organization screening requirements including state or federal background screenings
  • Level II background screening required

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic Life and AD&D
  • Voluntary Term Life
  • Employer Paid Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account

Living in Pensacola, FL

Pensacola sits on Florida's Gulf Coast near the Alabama border, offering sugar-white beaches and a rich naval aviation heritage. Downtown's Palafox Street district features local dining and historic charm. It's a laid-back coastal city where outdoor recreation blends with Southern hospitality, making it appealing for nurses seeking a slower-paced waterfront lifestyle.

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Metro price level · Pensacola area
97.7
2% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,322/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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