Temporary Behavioral Health Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

 

Temporary Behavioral Health Nurse (LPN or RN)

SeaView Community Services | Seward, Alaska

Compensation: $40–$50 per hour, depending on experience and licensure
Schedule: Flexible, 8–40 hours per week
Position Type: Temporary, initial 90-day appointment with potential for permanent employment

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

SeaView Community Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to support our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in Seward, Alaska.

This is a unique opportunity for a nursing professional who is passionate about behavioral health and helping individuals with significant mental health needs live successfully and independently in their communities.

We understand that flexibility matters! Whether you're looking for just one day a week or a full-time opportunity, we're willing to work with the right candidate. We are considering schedules ranging from 8 to 40 hours per week, with flexibility based on availability and program needs.

This position is initially being offered for 90 days, with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent position with SeaView.

What You'll Do

As a member of our multidisciplinary ACT Team, you'll work collaboratively with behavioral health professionals to provide individualized, community-based care. Responsibilities may include:

• Providing nursing assessments, health monitoring, and medication support within your scope of practice.
• Supporting medication management, education, and coordination with psychiatric and primary care providers.
• Helping clients manage their physical and behavioral health needs.
• Participating in team meetings, treatment planning, and care coordination.
• Providing nursing services in both clinical and community settings.
• Building supportive, therapeutic relationships that promote recovery, stability, and independence.

Why SeaView?

At SeaView Community Services, our purpose is simple: Helping People.

We are a community-based nonprofit organization committed to strengthening families, fostering self-sufficiency, and enhancing quality of life throughout the Eastern Kenai Peninsula.

We offer a supportive, collaborative work environment where your contributions make a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals and families we serve.

What makes this opportunity special:

• Competitive hourly compensation of $40–$50.
• Flexible scheduling, from as little as 8 hours to 40 hours per week.
• An initial 90-day commitment with the potential for permanent employment.
• The opportunity to be part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
• Meaningful work supporting recovery and improving access to care in our community.

Interested? We'd Love to Hear From You!

If you're an Alaska-licensed LPN or RN looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Whether you're seeking supplemental hours or exploring a longer-term career with SeaView, we'd love to discuss how this opportunity could work for you.

Join SeaView Community Services and help us make a difference, one person at a time.

SeaView Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements:

  What We're Looking For

• Current Alaska LPN or RN licensure required.
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, or community-based healthcare preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• A compassionate, person-centered approach to working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.