Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN - Community-Based

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Active LPN license issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing
• 2 years of experience providing mental health services to adults with serious mental illness
• At least 1 year of experience in medication management
• Strong knowledge of recovery principles and recovery-driven care
• Valid Virginia driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-based, person-centered clinical services through individual and group therapy, supporting mental health, daily living skills, and social development.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update treatment plans in collaboration with individuals, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide ongoing evaluation of symptoms, treatment responses, and overall progress.
• Support overall health needs by providing medication education, monitoring, administration, and addressing physical health concerns.
• Act as a liaison and advocate by coordinating with families and community agencies, offering education, crisis support, and connections to resources.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Pay

• $30.30 hour + mileage reimbursement

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, plus rotating on-call coverage on consecutive days and weekend community coverage.

About the role

As an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, the LPN plays a key role in supporting individuals with serious mental illness through a recovery-focused approach. This includes:

• Providing recovery-based, person-centered clinical services through individual and group therapy, supporting mental health, daily living skills, and social development.
• Developing, implementing, and regularly updating treatment plans in collaboration with individuals, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Conducting comprehensive assessments and providing ongoing evaluation of symptoms, treatment responses, and overall progress.
• Supporting overall health needs by providing medication education, monitoring, administration, and addressing physical health concerns.
• Acting as a liaison and advocate by coordinating with families and community agencies, offering education, crisis support, and connections to resources.

Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!