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LPN - ACT Team Nurse

New Orleans, Louisiana

$48k–$51k/yr

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Posted Aug 10, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 11, 2026

What this might mean for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $48k–$51k a year. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

What the posting states

Base pay
Salary: $48,000 - $51,000
Shift
Days
Weekends, holidays, call
This position includes use of a company vehicle for client transportation as needed and participation in a rotating on-call schedule · Participate in a rotating on-call schedule (approximately one week every 7–10 weeks)

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Description ACT Nurse LPN Location: Metairie, Louisiana (Community-based) Employment Type: Part-time Salary: $48,000 - $51,000 Date Posted: 8/4/2026 About the Role Clarvida is seeking an ACT Nurse LPN to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness. In this role, you will be a critical part of a multidisciplinary team providing intensive, community-based services designed to support recovery, stability, and independence. ACT services are delivered where clients live, work, and spend time in the community. You will support a specialized caseload, helping clients achieve treatment plan goals while remaining integrated with family, friends, and community supports. This position includes use of a company vehicle for client transportation as needed and participation in a rotating on-call schedule, which provides additional earned PTO. Responsibilities Provide nursing services as part of the ACT multidisciplinary team Meet with clients in homes, community settings Conduct basic health assessments, including vitals and labs Support medication management and facilitate long-acting injectable medications Coordinate care with medical providers and psychiatric staff Support clients with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders Participate in a rotating on-call schedule (approximately one week every 7–10 weeks) Provide client transportation using a company vehicle as needed Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation Requirements Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Louisiana Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders Psychiatric nursing experience preferred Valid Driver’s License in good standing and current automobile insurance Compensation & Benefits Full-Time Employees Competitive compensation based on experience Weekday schedule (8:00 AM–5:00 PM) with flexibility Paid vacation days that increase with tenure Separate sick leave that rolls over annually Up to 10 paid holidays* Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options DailyPay – access earned wages without waiting for payday* Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements All Employees 401(k) Free counseling licensure supervision Employee Assistance Program Pet insurance Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment Mileage reimbursement* Company cell phone *Benefit availability may vary by position, state, or county. Employment Type Full-time How to Apply If you are a compassionate nurse interested in community-based psychiatric care and working as part of an evidence-based ACT team, we encourage you to apply. Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values See other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida Equal Opportunity Statement Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Keywords ACT nurse Louisiana, psychiatric nurse ACT team, RN behavioral health Louisiana, LPN mental health Louisiana, community-based nursing jobs, Clarvida careers

Skills for this role

health assessmentsvital signsmedication managementlong-acting injectable medicationscare coordinationdocumentation

Requirements

  • LPN license in Louisiana
  • Driver's License

Benefits

  • Continuing education credits
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Cell phone reimbursement

About the employer

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Clarvida
Hiring organization

Clarvida (formerly known as 'Pathways') is a nationally-recognized leader in health and human services with over 50 years of history. Headquartered with operations across multiple states, Clarvida provides behavioral health, foster care, and support services including mental health care, substance…

4.5 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Mission-driven organization with a clear sense of purpose focused on community impact
  • Time and location flexibility noted by employees in reviews
  • Opportunities to learn new things in a behavioral health and community-based setting

What reviewers flag

  • Pay and benefits rated below average at 2.8 out of 5 on Indeed
  • Job security and advancement rated lowest category at 2.6 out of 5 on Indeed
  • Management rated 2.8 out of 5 on Indeed, indicating leadership concerns
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