Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health

Youngstown, Ohio

You'll work in a behavioral health hospital offering crisis care, inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, and PHP/IOP programs for adults 18+. Lifepoint Health is a community hospital.

Posted Oct 6

Pay: Not posted
Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour shifts 36 hour weeks (12 hour)36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Behavioral Health Unit at Mercy Youngstown · Behavioral Health Adults age 18 and older
License: LPN license Applicants should have a current state LPN license or a current multistate compact license and possess an associate from an accredited nursing school.Current state or multistate compact LPN license
Term: PermanentFull time

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License: Current state or multistate compact LPN license Applicants should have a current state LPN license or a current multistate compact license and possess an associate from an accredited nursing school. Check your license
Certification: BCLS within one week of hire or transferAfter hire · within one week of hire BCLS or within one week of hire/transfer
Education: Associate degree from an accredited nursing school
Also asks: Critical thinking, decisive judgement, and working with minimal supervision Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Also asks: Works in a stressful environment and takes appropriate action Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Also asks: Communicates effectively in English, verbally and in writing Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred

Experience: One year of behavioral health experience Minimum work experience: one year experience in behavioral health preferred

What it pays

Tuition assistance: Offered

Benefits

BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and 401KHealth (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits
BenefitsFlexible spending and health savings accountsFlexible spending and health savings accounts
BenefitsCompetitive paid time offCompetitive Paid Time Off
BenefitsEmployee assistance program for mental, physical and financial wellnessEmployee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
BenefitsFree parkingFree Parking
BenefitsTuition reimbursement or assistance for qualified applicantsTuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

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BenefitsMembership discounts with local gyms and community businessesMembership discounts with local gyms and community businesses
BenefitsCareer growthCareer growth
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits
Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

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Unit size: 72-bed behavioral health hospital Mercy Youngstown is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital located in the Youngstown, OH area.
Details: Healthy staffing levels Healthy staffing levels
Details: Flexible scheduling Flexible scheduling
Details: Highly engaged staff Working with highly engaged staff

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Parking: Free Parking

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Type: Full Time Shift: Days 36 hour weeks (12 hour) Your experience matters Mercy Youngstown BH is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® .

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team The Behavioral Health Unit at Mercy Youngstown embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing specialized care to patients.

Why Join Us

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits Flexible spending and health savings accounts Competitive Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Free Parking Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses Working with highly engaged staff Healthy staffing levels Flexible scheduling Career growth Qualifications and requirements Applicants should have a current state LPN license or a current multistate compact license and possess an associate from an accredited nursing school. Minimum work

experience

one year experience in behavioral health preferred BCLS or within one week of hire/transfer Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action Language

Skills

Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Connect with a Recruite r: Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Cyndi by email: Cynthia. Hayes@uhavonrehab.com

More about Mercy Youngstown

Mercy Youngstown is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital located in the Youngstown, OH area. We provide high-quality compassionate care for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. Programs include 24/7 crisis care and assessment, inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, Patrial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for adults age 18+.

EEOC Statement

Mercy Youngstown is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Apply today! Join us in delivering high-quality care.

What's around it?

In Youngstown, OH

Youngstown, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 13% below the US average

Median rent: $728/mo
Household income: $34,408/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Youngstown, OH

NeighborhoodsSuburban townships such as Boardman, Canfield, and Poland are popular residential choices for professionals seeking established neighborhoods and short drives to work. Within city limits, the Westside and Cornersburg areas offer solid residential pockets, alongside neighborhoods like Kirkmere, which borders the expansive Mill Creek Park and features ranch-style homes and split-levels. Austintown also provides a suburban feel with retail convenience near Austintown Plaza and easy access to township parks.

Suburban townships such as Boardman, Canfield, and Poland are popular residential choices for professionals seeking established neighborhoods and short drives to work. Within city limits, the Westside and Cornersburg areas offer solid residential pockets, alongside neighborhoods like Kirkmere, which borders the expansive Mill Creek Park and features ranch-style homes and split-levels.

Austintown also provides a suburban feel with retail convenience near Austintown Plaza and easy access to township parks.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: homes.com

Getting aroundDriving is the standard commute method across the Mahoning Valley, with typical commutes averaging around ten to seventeen minutes to central employment hubs. The Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) provides scheduled public bus service linking downtown with the surrounding region. Downtown Youngstown and the adjacent Youngstown State University district feature walkable and bikeable streets, while regional highway connections place Cleveland and Pittsburgh each approximately an hour's drive away.

Driving is the standard commute method across the Mahoning Valley, with typical commutes averaging around ten to seventeen minutes to central employment hubs. The Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) provides scheduled public bus service linking downtown with the surrounding region.

Downtown Youngstown and the adjacent Youngstown State University district feature walkable and bikeable streets, while regional highway connections place Cleveland and Pittsburgh each approximately an hour's drive away.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: youngstownohio.gov Source 4: ohiogirltravels.com

OutdoorsMill Creek MetroParks serves as the centerpiece of outdoor recreation, encompassing thousands of acres of preserved gorge scenery, hiking paths, sports fields, and botanical displays at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Cyclists and runners utilize the paved MetroParks Bikeway, while nearby communities recreate at Boardman Park and Austintown Township Park. Along the Mahoning River downtown, the Raymond John Wean Foundation Park provides riverfront open spaces and walking corridors.

Mill Creek MetroParks serves as the centerpiece of outdoor recreation, encompassing thousands of acres of preserved gorge scenery, hiking paths, sports fields, and botanical displays at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Cyclists and runners utilize the paved MetroParks Bikeway, while nearby communities recreate at Boardman Park and Austintown Township Park.

Along the Mahoning River downtown, the Raymond John Wean Foundation Park provides riverfront open spaces and walking corridors.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: exploremahoning.com Source 3: youngstownohio.gov

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Youngstown offers relocating healthcare professionals a grounded, resilient Midwestern community marked by industrial heritage, easy navigability, and sincere local pride. Situated along the Mahoning River roughly an hour between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, the metro delivers notably stress-free commutes averaging ten to seventeen minutes, giving shift workers quick access to regional hospitals without metropolitan gridlock. Housing options range from mid-century ranches in Kirkmere near the park system to established single-family neighborhoods in Boardman, Canfield, and Poland townships.

Daily life outside the hospital benefits from substantial cultural and natural amenities. Mill Creek MetroParks provides thousands of acres of protected trails, lakes, and gardens, while cultural institutions like the Butler Institute of American Art, DeYor Performing Arts Center, and the Covelli Centre offer arts and athletics far exceeding typical small-city expectations. While the city continues to navigate revitalization challenges and post-steel economic rebuilding, incoming nurses will find a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere where work-life balance is supported by short drives, open green spaces, and a strong sense of community.

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As of 2025Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: ohiogirltravels.com Source 4: exploremahoning.com Source 5: youngstownohio.gov

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