RNPsychiatricBehavioral HealthSubstance AbuseMental Health
Posted Jul 15, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 30, 2026
About this role
Lakeview Center (LCI) provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. The Meridian is a Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program (SIPP) offering treatment to children with serious emotional disturbance in a residential treatment center. Primary duty is providing client-centered therapeutic services to mental health, substance abuse, or developmentally disabled clients, serving as a consultant and mentor to other direct care employees. Shift: 3p-11p Mon-Fri. Sign-on bonus available.
Skills for this role
Patient treatment planningClient assessment in therapyBehavior interventionSubstance abuse counselingClinical staff mentoringRisk management for crisis intervention supportPatient safetyComputer skills
Certifications
CPRBLSCPI
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
CPI (behavior management techniques) training
Computer skills
Eligible to participate in state or federally funded programs such as Medicaid
Pass organization screening requirements including state or federal background screenings
BLS Certification
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.