RNCrisis Stabilization UnitBehavioral HealthPsychiatricMental Health
Posted Jul 24, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 30, 2026
About this role
Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) serves as an acute-care inpatient psychiatric facility for persons with mental health or co-occurring disorders. 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. Services include assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person centered services and management of client risk and safety.
Skills for this role
assessmenttreatment planningdirect service provisionperson-centered servicesmanagement of client risk and safetyCPI behavior management techniquesmental health stabilizationcrisis intervention supportclient assessment in therapyaddiction counselingbehavior interventionclinical documentation standards
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
CPI behavior management techniques training
Ability to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services
Pass organization screening requirements including state or federal background screenings
Level II background screening
Drug testing required
Benefits
Sign-On Bonus
Supplemental pay up to 8% of base pay for Crisis Stabilization Unit
Shift differential pay $6.00 - $10.00 per hour
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.