Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Youth Behavioral Health
Location : Memphis TN - Memphis Youth Academy
Job Type : Full-Time | Multiple Shifts Available
Pay : $28 - $33 per hour
Schedule : Day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available.
About Youth Opportunity & Memphis Youth Academy (Memphis, TN)
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at‑risk youth. Memphis Youth Academy in Memphis, Tennessee is a higher‑capacity Youth Academy (approx. 68 beds) serving boys ages 13 to 18 in a trauma‑informed residential setting. The program integrates clinical mental health and behavioral treatment with daily academic instruction, art, music, recreation, and social skills development.
Youth typically spend 6 to 9 months in the program, participating in individual, family, and group therapy, restorative justice, life skills training, victim‑impact awareness, and pre‑vocational preparation. Small group living units foster stability, engagement, and preparation for reintegration into school and community environments.
Position Summary – LPN Job in Memphis, TN
We are hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team in Memphis, TN. This LPN position is ideal for someone seeking meaningful work in youth behavioral health, juvenile care, or residential treatment. As an LPN, you will play a vital role in providing direct nursing care, supporting mental health needs, and helping stabilize youth during their treatment and assessment process. This is a great opportunity for an LPN who wants to contribute to a structured and supportive environment where youth can heal and thrive.
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Why Join Youth Opportunity?
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How to Apply
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Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Licensed Practical Nurse Lpn • Memphis, TN, United States