LPN - ACT Team Nurse

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

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

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