Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Behavioral Health

Our Behavioral Health team provides compassionate, patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As an LPN, you’ll work closely with Registered Nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to support patients receiving treatment for psychiatric and substance use disorders.

Triangle Springs offers a structured, team-oriented environment where nurses can develop their behavioral health expertise while making a meaningful impact on patients and their families.

How you’ll contribute

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who excels in this role

Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

Assists with patient assessments and contributes to individualized care planning

Administers medications and treatments within the scope of LPN practice

Monitors patient conditions and reports changes to the appropriate clinical team

Supports interventions focused on patient safety, stabilization, and recovery

Provides care appropriate to the age, condition, and behavioral health needs of each patient

Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the medical record

Participates in interdisciplinary care and communicates effectively with patients, families, and team members

Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, professionalism, compassion, and patient advocacy

Helps maintain a safe, therapeutic, and respectful environment for patients and staff

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who is interested in providing care in a behavioral health setting.

Additional requirements include

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing program

Current, valid LPN/LVN license in the state of North Carolina

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required within 30 days of hire

Previous nursing experience preferred

Behavioral health or psychiatric experience preferred

Strong communication, critical thinking, and de-escalation skills

Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective in high-pressure situations

Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care

Schedule

Full-Time — Days 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Rotating weekends

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off

Financial & Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement and a 401(k) retirement package with company match

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including Employee Assistance Program and discount programs

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities within Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Lifepoint Health

Additional Perks

• Shift differentials and structured scheduling

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application or have questions?

Please contact DK Lyons

Email: dk.lyons@lifepointhealth.net Cell: 850-842-8832

You can also schedule a 1:1 meeting directly to learn more about the opportunity and discuss whether Triangle Springs is the right fit for you.

More about Triangle Springs

Triangle Springs is a 77-bed behavioral health hospital located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The hospital provides specialized treatment for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. Our team is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment where patients can focus on stabilization, recovery, and achieving improved quality of life.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.