LVN / LPN – Behavioral Health - LPNBH 25-33661


Healthcare - Upstate NY - Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, New York
Locations: Syracuse, Baldwinsville, Cicero, East Syracuse, Utica
Posted On: December 03, 2025
Last Day to Apply: December 17, 2025
Pay: From $43.00 per hour

Job Title: LVN / LPN – Behavioral Health
Location: Syracuse, NY 13210
Shift: Day Shift, 3×12-hour shifts (11:00–23:30)
Job Duration: 13 weeks
Block Scheduling: No

Position Overview

A healthcare facility in Syracuse is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs/LVNs) to provide care within a Children and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit. This role requires strong behavioral health experience and the ability to work in an inpatient environment. Client name is intentionally omitted for confidentiality.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care to pediatric and adolescent patients within an inpatient psychiatric setting.

  • Support therapeutic interventions and behavioral health treatment plans.

  • Collaborate with nursing staff, mental health professionals, and the interdisciplinary care team.

  • Assist in crisis management and ensure a safe care environment.

  • Work every other weekend and select holidays as required.

  • Complete timely and accurate documentation per unit and facility standards.


Requirements

  • Active New York State LPN/LVN license – Required

  • Minimum 1 year of experience – Required

  • Psychiatric/behavioral health experience – Required

  • Pediatric experience – Preferred

  • Prior experience in an inpatient setting – Preferred

  • Ability to consistently work 11:00–23:30 shifts


Vaccination Guidelines

  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required

  • Flu Vaccine: Not required

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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