LPN-CSS

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 Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS) team and help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

• 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.

• Provide compassionate, person-centered practical nursing care to individuals receiving treatment in BHN's Clinical Stabilization Services program under the direction of nursing and medical leadership.
• Collect and communicate information about each individual's health status, symptoms, needs, and response to treatment to support safe and effective care planning.
• Implement nursing orders, provide direct care and procedures within the LPN scope of practice, and support consistent implementation of individualized plans of care.
• Complete health and nursing assessments, progress notes, medication records, and other required clinical documentation thoroughly, accurately, and on time.
• Safeguard medications and required records, monitor medication logs for accuracy, and maintain compliance with applicable state, federal, DEA, and organizational requirements.
• Educate individuals served and their families about health conditions, treatment, medications, recovery, wellness, and prognosis, reinforcing teaching provided by the Registered Nurse and treatment team.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and BHN policy, and communicate pertinent information through shift reports, staff logs, and the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with medical and program leadership, nursing staff, clinicians, families, and external healthcare facilities to coordinate services and promote continuity of care.
• Serve as a nursing resource to individuals, families, and program staff and provide consultation, education, and in-service training as appropriate.
• Participate in staff meetings, continuing education, mandatory training, quality-improvement activities, and other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current, unrestricted Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse license required.
• At least one year of nursing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to apply the nursing process and provide safe, effective care to individuals and families in a structured treatment environment.
• Understanding of behavioral-health, recovery, and co-occurring conditions, with the empathy and clinical judgment needed to support individuals with complex needs.
• Knowledge of medication safety, clinical documentation, confidentiality, quality assurance, utilization-review expectations, and applicable ethical and legal standards.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary caregivers, advocate for individuals served, and delegate appropriately within each team member's training and scope.
• Two years of sobriety preferred when applicable to the candidate's lived experience.
• Excellent assessment, organization, problem-solving, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication…