LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) – ADOLESCENT UNIT

Freedom Behavioral Health is seeking dependable and compassionate LPNs to join the Adolescent Unit, caring for patients ages 12–17 who are receiving behavioral health treatment. This role offers the opportunity to use nursing skills in a structured environment while helping adolescents navigate some of the most difficult moments in their lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care to adolescent patients.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and according to facility policy.
• Monitor patients and report changes in physical or behavioral condition.
• Assist with nursing assessments and patient documentation.
• Support treatment plans and communicate observations to the treatment team.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment.
• Work collaboratively with RNs, Mental Health Technicians, therapists, physicians, and other staff.
• Assist with patient needs while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Participate in crisis prevention, de‑escalation, and behavioral interventions as trained.
• Follow all safety, regulatory, and facility policies.

Requirements

• Current Louisiana LPN license.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor.
• Comfortable working with adolescents.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills and a team‑player attitude.
• Dependable and safety‑focused.

Preferred Experience

• Behavioral‑health, pediatric, adolescent, or psychiatric nursing experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Meaningful work with adolescents.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to expand behavioral‑health experience.
• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunities for additional shifts.
• Chance to be part of a team that helps young people move forward.