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Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse

Merakey logoMerakey$28.78/hrBeaver Falls, PAFull-TimeAdded today
  • LPN / LVN license
  • Driver's license

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This posting states $28.78 an hour. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $32.50 an hour, the middle half $29–$34.50, across 382 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Licensed practical nurses employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $30.74 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a full time Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in our Beaver Falls, PA location.

Earn $28.78/hour with our Enhanced Pay option.

Position Details

The nursing position is responsible for completing and monitoring all medical requirements of the program. Merakey Adult Behavioral Health Services support individuals in attaining wellness and recovery through respectful, person-centered relationships and services. These services will promote hope and empowerment to help individuals reach their full potential. This candidate will be working in a Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR) facility, with individuals with a mental illness.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
  • Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
  • DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
  • On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
  • Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
  • Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
  • Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
  • Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited program and possess a valid PA Licensed Practical Nurse licensure - required.
  • 1 year of psychiatric mental health paid or unpaid experience required.
  • Knowledge and understanding of severe mental illness, recovery principles, and recovery driven service system required.
  • Valid Driver’s License required.
  • All Clearances required by OMHSAS regulations.

From Merakey's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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