Job Description
Description
ACT Nurse RN or LPN
Location: Metairie, Louisiana (Community-based)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $48,000 - $51,000
Date Posted: March 17, 2026
Clarvida is seeking an ACT Nurse (RN or LPN) to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness. In this role, you will be a critical part of a multidisciplinary team providing intensive, community-based services designed to support recovery, stability, and independence.
ACT services are delivered where clients live, work, and spend time in the community. You will support a specialized caseload, helping clients achieve treatment plan goals while remaining integrated with family, friends, and community supports . This position includes use of a company vehicle for client transportation as needed and participation in a rotating on-call schedule, which provides additional earned PTO.
Responsibilities
Provide nursing services as part of the ACT multidisciplinary team
Meet with clients in homes, community settings, and occasionally the office or via phone/Zoom
Conduct basic health assessments, including vitals and labs
Support medication management and facilitate long-acting injectable medications
Coordinate care with medical providers and psychiatric staff
Support clients with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule (approximately one week every 7-10 weeks)
Provide client transportation using a company vehicle as needed
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
Requirements
Active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Louisiana
Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders
Psychiatric nursing experience preferred
Valid Driver's License in good standing and current automobile insurance
Compensation & Benefits
Full-Time Employees Competitive compensation based on experience
Weekday schedule (8:00 AM-5:00 PM) with flexibility
Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
Up to 10 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
DailyPay - access earned wages without waiting for payday
Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements
All Employees 401(k)
Free licensure supervision
Employee Assistance Program
Pet insurance
- national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
Mileage reimbursement
Cell phone stipend
Benefit availability may vary by position, state, or county.
Employment Type
Full-time
How to Apply
If you are a compassionate nurse interested in community-based psychiatric care and working as part of an evidence-based ACT team, we encourage you to apply.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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