Job Description

Posting number: 080526

Department: Medical Services

Job classification: NURSE III-LPN

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Mental Health, Public Health, Social Services, Human Services, Medical

Colonial Behavioral Health provides opportunities for recovery to individuals and their family members in the areas of mental illness, substance use disorder, and developmental disabilities. Colonial Behavioral Health serves the citizens of James City County, City of Poquoson, City of Williamsburg, and York County.

Every day, individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis need someone who can offer hope, compassion, and expert clinical support. Our new 23-Hour Crisis Receiving Center will provide a safe, welcoming alternative to emergency departments and law enforcement involvement for individuals facing mental health or substance use challenges.

Located within The Center for Support and Wellness, a brand-new facility designed to enhance access to behavioral health services, the Crisis Receiving Center will co-locate Colonial Behavioral Health’s crisis and forensic programs, creating a comprehensive hub for assessment, stabilization, treatment, and support. This innovative setting will foster collaboration among behavioral health professionals and provide individuals in crisis with timely, compassionate care in a therapeutic environment.

As a nurse, you'll work alongside psychiatrists, clinicians, peer recovery specialists, and other behavioral health professionals to provide crisis assessment, stabilization, medication administration, and compassionate, recovery-oriented care. Every shift is an opportunity to help someone take the first step toward recovery.

We are currently hiring multiple Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our growing Crisis Services team. If you're a licensed nursing professional who is passionate about behavioral health and making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. As part of our innovative, multidisciplinary team, you'll help transform crisis care while improving outcomes for individuals, families, and the community we serve.

Examples of duties

• Provide direct nursing care to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, including comprehensive nursing assessments, laboratory and toxicology screening, medication administration, health education, and ongoing monitoring for emergent medical concerns.
• Deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate care while incorporating Zero Suicide/Suicide Safer Care principles.
• Engage individuals in crisis with cultural humility, respect, and sensitivity to their unique experiences, identities, and treatment preferences.
• Collaborate effectively with psychiatrists, clinicians, peer recovery specialists, and community agencies to ensure high-quality, coordinated care.
• Represent the agency on local and regional initiatives, committees, and collaborative partnerships as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Work hours will vary based on program needs and may include day, evening, weekend, and overnight shifts. Flexibility is required, as additional or alternative shifts may be necessary to meet departmental staffing and coverage needs.

The posted salary range reflects compensation for both Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs). Starting compensation will be determined based on licensure, qualifications, and relevant experience.

• LPN:$24.52–$26.44 per hour
• RN:$75,000–$80,000 annually

Supplemental information

Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of safe medication administration practices, including psychotropic medications, potential side effects, adverse reactions, and drug interactions.
• Experience providing care to individuals with mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders, including crisis intervention.
• Excellent therapeutic communication, problem-solving, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, community partners, law enforcement, and court personnel in a fast-paced crisis environment.
• Proficiency in documenting assessments, interventions, and services in electronic health records while maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Current license as either a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required.
• A minimum of at least one year of nursing experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders required.
• Valid driver's license required.

DMV record must be submitted with application.

Our compensation package includes:

• Competitive compensation
• Virginia Retirement System
• Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

Colonial Behavioral Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.