LPN / Adult Crisis Therapeutic Home

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Position Snapshot

Location: Woodbridge, VA

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 11:00 PM-7:00 AM

Pay: Starting at $27.00/hour, based on experience

Sign-On / Retention Bonus: $5,000 for full-time new hires; paid at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year of employment

Work Setting: On-site at an Adult Crisis Therapeutic Home (ACTH) serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and co-occurring behavioral health needs

Position Type: Full-Time

Make an Impact With Us

Do you want work that makes a meaningful difference in your community? Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Virginia REACH Adult Crisis Therapeutic Home (ACTH) team in Woodbridge, Virginia.

The Virginia REACH Adult Crisis Therapeutic Home provides short-term crisis stabilization services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) experiencing behavioral health challenges. In a supportive, home-like environment, individuals receive person-centered care, skill-building support, and clinical services designed to stabilize crises, prevent hospitalization, and promote successful transitions back to their homes and communities. Through collaborative, compassionate care, the program helps individuals achieve greater independence, wellness, and quality of life.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you'll provide direct nursing care and medical support to individuals receiving crisis stabilization services. You'll administer medications, conduct nursing assessments, provide health education, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, person-centered care that promotes overall health and wellness.

What You'll Do

• Provide nursing services and medical support to individuals with I/DD and co-occurring behavioral health needs in a crisis stabilization setting.
• Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders and clinical protocols.
• Conduct nursing assessments and monitor individuals’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Educate and empower individuals regarding their physical and mental health.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support individualized treatment and recovery goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all clinical, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Promote overall health, wellness, and safety for the individuals served.

What You Bring

We're looking for someone who brings the experience, skills, and commitment needed to succeed in this role.

• REQUIRED: Current, unrestricted Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Experience providing care in a crisis, residential, or behavioral health setting.
• Strong verbal communication, documentation, and data-entry skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of mental health and intellectual/developmental disability systems of care preferred.
• Experience with crisis prevention and intervention services preferred.
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, person-centered care.

Why Join Easterseals PORT Health?

Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted and compassionate organization providing disability, mental health, and substance use services across North Carolina and Virginia. Purpose, dedication, and empathy guide the way we support our neighbors and one another.

For benefits-eligible positions, our total rewards package may include:

• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage + FSA
• Life and disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services
• Professional development and specialized crisis training
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility where applicable
• Supportive leadership and career growth opportunities
• $5,000 sign-on and retention bonus paid at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health helps people with disabilities, mental health and/or substance use challenges, their families, and our employees embrace their potential, access opportunities, build resilience, and thrive. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery.

Our 2,800-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 children, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Need assistance with the application process or an accommodation? Contact recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com.

Learn More About the Program

Virginia REACH Adult Crisis Therapeutic Home (ACTH) provides short-term crisis stabilization and residential support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities experiencing behavioral health challenges. Crisis VA REACH - Easterseals PORT Health