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Still listed, seen 2 weeks ago · Posted Aug 26

Shift
12-hour nights
Unit
Psych

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour nights · 3 a week
Weekends
Every other weekend
Term
Permanent
Setting
Behavioral Health
Accepts
LPN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$28/hr
nursing in Kansas$34/hr

The median for nursing in Kansas is $34/hr, across 129 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

Shift differential
+$1/hr
Sign-on bonus
$500

About this role

Now Hiring: Mental Health LPN – Starting at $28.09-$31.09 per hour APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 at 7:00am CDT. Position: CIC Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Location: Hays, Kansas | Crisis Intervention Center Pay: Starting at $28.09-$31.09 per hour [based on experience] |

  • Shift differentials available- earn $1-3 more per hour) | $500 SIGN-ON BONUS

Job Type: Full-time | In-person | [PRN & Part-Time hours also available]

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Schedule

Fixed shift time assignment 7pm-7am | 3 days per week | [Week 1 = Week 3; Week 2 = Week 4] | Working every other weekend | Some holidays required | [PRN LPN also available]

Why you should apply

Be a part of history. High Plains Mental Health Center is proud to have launched one of Kansas’s first Crisis Intervention Centers (CIC) — and we want YOU to be part of this groundbreaking journey. This center is already playing a vital role in transforming mental health care across northwest Kansas by easing the burden on local hospitals and law enforcement, shortening inpatient waitlists, and providing critical mental health services close to home for those in need.

As a 24/7 inpatient facility, the CIC offers multiple shifts and a variety of career opportunities. Now is the time to raise your hand and secure your spot! For more information about the Crisis Intervention Center (CIC), please visit: [HPMHC CIC].

If you’re ready for a rewarding opportunity, and want to be supported by an organization that stands by its mission of being “Here for You,” this is your chance. APPLY TODAY!

What you’ll do

This position is ideal for an LPN who thrives in fast-paced environments, remains calm under pressure, and wants to make a meaningful difference in their community. At the CIC, your key responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the admission process, including conducting basic physical & behavioral health assessments. Document patient history and vitals. Administering and monitoring psychiatric medications, including observing side effects and adverse reactions.

Providing direct patient care, including helping with daily living tasks and crisis support. Implementing suicide prevention protocols and other individualized safety plans. Utilizing de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral health emergencies.

Maintaining detailed and timely documentation of all care provided and changes in patient condition. Assisting with discharge planning and care coordination in collaboration with case managers and the clinical team. Attending required staff trainings on trauma-informed care, emergency procedures, psychopharmacology, and crisis intervention.

Why join us?

At High Plains Mental Health Center, we're here for you — not only for the individuals and communities we serve, but for every member of our team. Our mission drives everything we do, and that includes supporting our employees with the same compassion, dedication, and care we offer our clients.

When you join us, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work has a real impact. You’ll provide critical mental health services to those who need them most, while being part of a team that values your expertise, supports your well-being, and invests in your professional growth through continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we offer

  • Competitive Pay: from $28.09-31.09 per hour [plus earn $1-$3 more per hour with
  • shift differentials!]
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
  • 403(b) Plan
  • KPERS Retirement Plan
  • Supplemental Benefits

Hsa & fsa

Holiday pay [holiday pay in addition to any hours worked; our Center recognizes 7 holidays] Convention Leave & Funds [to obtain CEUs] License Renewal Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees $500 SIGN-ON BONUS [awarded after successful completion of 90-day orientation] And more!

Submit your application

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the future of mental health services, we want to hear from you! APPLY TODAY!

If you have any questions or need help with documentation, please feel free to contact CAREERS@HPMH. COM.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old with current Kansas LPN licensure. Preferred, but not required: at least one year in psychiatric, emergency, behavioral health, or inpatient mental health care. Must pass pre-employment drug screening. Must pass all required background checks (KBI, KDADS, etc). Must maintain a valid driver's license; [MVR will be checked]. No substance-related driving offenses in the past 5 years. Physically & mentally capable of working in high-pressure situations and responding to emergencies. Must comply with TB testing and health screening protocols.

Sourced from High Plains Mental Health Center’s careers page.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years old with current Kansas LPN licensure.
  • Preferred, but not required: at least one year in psychiatric, emergency, behavioral health, or inpatient mental health care.
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
  • Must pass all required background checks (KBI, KDADS, etc).
  • Must maintain a valid driver's license; [MVR will be checked]. No substance-related driving offenses in the past 5 years.
  • Physically & mentally capable of working in high-pressure situations and responding to emergencies.
  • Must comply with TB testing and health screening protocols.

Benefits highlights

  • Health savings account
  • Paid holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 403(b)

Place

City
Hays, Kansas
State price level
10% below the national average

Kansas index 90.1, where 100 is the national average.

Hays sits on the western Kansas plains as a regional hub for healthcare, education, and agriculture. Home to Fort Hays State University, it blends small-town affordability with a steady medical community. Nurses relocating here find a quiet, close-knit lifestyle with wide-open skies and a pace that favors work-life balance over urban bustle.

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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

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High Plains Mental Health Center
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You would start CIC LPN work at $28.09-$31.09 an hour based on experience, with $1-$3 more per hour on shifts. You would start at $57,061 based on experience as a Care Coordination RN, on a Monday-Friday 8am-5pm schedule. Typical commutes…

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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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