Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $30 - $33 / hr
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Youth Behavioral Health
Location : Okeechobee, FL - Everglades Youth Academy
Job Type : Full-Time
Pay : $30 - $33 per hour
Schedule : Days / Sunday-Saturday / 12 Hour shifts
About Youth Opportunity & Everglades Youth Academy (Okeechobee, FL)
Everglades Youth Academy (Okeechobee, FL)
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Everglades Youth Academy in Okeechobee, Florida, is a secure 60-bed Youth Academy serving males ages 13 to 17, providing trauma-informed mental health and substance abuse treatment. The program combines clinical therapy, education, restorative justice, therapeutic recreation, and life skills training. Youth typically remain in care based on individualized treatment outcomes, participating in individual, family, and group therapy; victim impact awareness; vocational preparation; and enrichment activities such as art, music, and recreation. Small group living units and licensed dietitian-managed meals support emotional stabilization and community reintegration.
Position Summary LPN Job in Okeechobee, FL
We are hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team in Okeechobee, FL. ThisLPN 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.
LPN Job Benefits
Why Join Youth Opportunity?
LPN Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Other Requirements
How to Apply
Click Apply Now through Indeed to submit your application. Or visit http : / / www.youthopportunity.com / yourfuture to learn more about our mission and career opportunities.
Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Licensed Practical Nurse Lpn • Okeechobee, FL, US