Psychiatric Nurse

At the Achievement Center of LECOM Health, we believe in those we serve as much as we believe in those who serve. If you’re looking for a place that invests in your growth and values your contributions, come join us! Together, we can help ensure that any child, through any challenge, can achieve.

• More than a Century of Service: Since 1923, we’ve built a legacy of making a meaningful impact on children’s lives—stability you can trust.
• Employee Engagement Above the Benchmark: We consistently score above national benchmark for employee engagement. Our team is happy, mission-driven, and supported, fostering a positive and uplifting workplace.
• Flexibility & Fun: Enjoy a work environment that values your well-being, offers flexibility, and encourages a sense of humor along the way.
• Mission-Focused Impact: Be part of helping any child overcome challenges, knowing your role truly matters.
• Feel Valued & Grow: With annual professional development dollars, tuition discounts, and year-round trainings, you’ll find real opportunity for professional growth and personal fulfillment.

Position Description:

This position provides psychiatric nursing services to clients attending medical appointments through the Achievement Center of LECOM Health's Outpatient department.  The nurse conducts initial health assessments obtaining physical/mental baseline data for each client prior to a scheduled appointment with the physician. 

The nurse manages client appointments and ensures that clients are seen timely, and all appointment changes are handled efficiently.  The nurse manages the medical office and the flow of clients to and from physician appointments.  The nurse also functions as the liaison for the client and family with the   physician, insurance providers, pharmacies, and outside referral sources.  This position reports to the Director of Mental Health Services. This is a Monday - Friday role, with no weekend, no on-call or major holidays.   Interest in part-time hours will be taken into consideration.

Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing/health assessments to children.
• Complete all necessary documentation for services, including treatment planning.
• Act as a liaison between family members, agency psychiatrists and school personnel regarding medication issues with children.
• Assist with coordination of treatment with other service providers.
• Assist families in locating needed resources.
• Work in an office-based setting alongside psychiatrists and CRNPs.
• Provide quality care to children with varying degrees of psychiatric and behavioral health needs.
• Work Monday through Friday; no weekends or major holidays.

Requirements:

• Current PA LPN Licensure in good standing.
• Minimum of one (1) years’ experience working in a behavioral health field, with two (2) years' experience preferred. 

OR

• Current RN Licensure in good standing.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working in a behavioral health field.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license, current insurance coverage and consistent access to a reliable vehicle.
• Mandated Reporter and Safety Care Training within 30 days of hire.
• Provide clearances with a clean record, free from allegations or findings related to abuse, neglect, exploitation or other criminal acts against children, i.e. Act 33, Act 34 or FBI Clearance.

Why join the Achievement Center of LECOM Health?

Compensation: LPN starting salary is $20.50 an hour; RN starting salary is $25.00 an hour; with higher pay available based on experience.

Time Off: 8 Paid holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, and paid time off.

Professional Advancement: Professional development opportunities and dedicated training budget. $200 annual credit towards licensure CEU’s or licensure renewal and dedicated training budget.

Benefits: 

• Medical Insurance
• Home Host option* – waived co-pays and deductibles when utilizing LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital.
• *When using the Home Host benefits, all copayments and deductibles are waived with the exception for advanced diagnostics, certain types of therapy, durable medical equipment, infertility treatment, transplants, and certain surgical expenses.
• Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance
• Employee only coverage costs only $70/month and family is only $320/month!
• Dental Insurance
• BAI Insurance
• Employee coverage is only $10/month and Family coverage is only $27.20/month.
• Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and AD&D are provided at no cost to you.
• Various other elective benefits are available such as Identity theft protection, Short-Term Disability, travel insurance, pet Insurance, etc.
• Employee Assistance program (EAP).
• Employee Referral program.

Retirement: 403(b) Savings Plan enrollment with company match up to 6% of your pay after one year of employment.

• Returning employees may take advantage of the retirement match immediately or earlier than one year.

Wellness: No cost Employee Assistance Program, discounted membership to LECOM Wellness Center, and a dedication to work/life balance.

Student Loan Forgiveness:  We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.

The Achievement Center of LECOM Health commits to further living our values of inclusion and compassion and to strengthening policies and practices that better demonstrate social responsibility, diversity, inclusion equity, and cultural humility. We are committed to continuously listening, learning, and growing. We believe that an informed, diverse, and representative workforce will help everyone achieve more and do better.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.