Lpn-(A-Ccs)

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938, BHN has helped individuals, families, and communities thrive through compassionate, high-quality care and support. With deep roots in Western Massachusetts and a growing presence in communities throughout the state, we are currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (A-CCS) team and help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

What We Offer:

• Purpose-Driven Work- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Western Massachusetts.
• Professional Growth- Access ongoing training, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities across one of the region's largest behavioral health organizations.
• Supportive Team Culture- Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values: Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
• Stability & Opportunity- Build your career with a well-established organization serving Western Massachusetts since 1938.
• Comprehensive Benefits- Generous PTO, 403(b), educational assistance, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more.
• Certified Great Place to Work- Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.

What You Will Do:

• Provide direct clinical and practical nursing services to adults receiving care through BHN's Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (A-CCS) program.
• Complete comprehensive intake and ongoing nursing assessments, including review of systems, diagnoses, mental status, vital signs, and emerging medical or behavioral-health needs.
• Administer medications as ordered, monitor medication effectiveness and safety, and maintain complete and accurate medication records and physician orders.
• Use nursing assessment and clinical judgment to determine and implement appropriate treatment or referral responses using the least restrictive alternative.
• Coordinate with the Nurse Manager, providers, pharmacies, emergency departments, program staff, significant others, and collateral partners to support treatment planning and continuity of care.
• Provide individual and group education about recovery, health, wellness, medical conditions, medications, and treatment efficacy.
• Build rapport and trust with individuals served while maintaining a safe, healthy, respectful, and recovery-oriented treatment environment.
• Triage nursing workflow during assigned shifts, participate in daily treatment-planning and disposition meetings, and respond effectively to changing or urgent clinical needs.
• Complete nursing assessments, progress notes, medication and physician orders, discharge summaries, and other required documentation clearly, accurately, and on time.
• Facilitate transfers, aftercare planning, and discharge to the next appropriate level of care; maintain required licensure and training; and perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current, unrestricted Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse license required.
• At least one year of experience or training working in behavioral health and one year of post-graduate medical-surgical nursing experience required.
• Basic understanding of mental-health conditions and appropriate pharmaceutical, medical, and psychoeducational interventions required.
• Ability to complete nursing assessments, identify medical and psychiatric needs, administer medications safely, and coordinate appropriate treatment and referrals.
• Ability to provide high-quality, community-based crisis care and educate individuals about recovery, health, wellness, and medications.
• Strong clinical judgment, problem-solving, adaptability, organization, time-management, and prioritization skills, including the ability to respond effectively to urgent needs.
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness and ability to establish rapport and work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with complex needs.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, technology, and verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to maintain timely and accurate electronic documentation.
• Ability to serve as essential staff and meet the physical requirements of the role, including regular standing, walking, and sitting and lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

We Hire for HEART!

Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care, building deep roots in Western Massachusetts while expanding our impact in communities throughout the state. Our core values-Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork-guide how we lead, serve, and support one another. If you're ready to bring your skills and experience to a mission-driven organization where your work can make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay Range: $32.00-$37.50/hr