CBHC ESP Nurse, Gardner

Clinical & Support Options, Inc.; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Paid time off

403B retirement savings plan

Employee referral bonuses

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A dynamic behavioral health organization is seeking a CBHC ESP Nurse to work in Gardner. This full-time role involves performing health assessments, managing medication, and providing support for clients in an emergency services context. Candidates must be licensed LPNs or RNs, with experience in psychiatric care preferred. The position offers a supportive work environment with competitive salaries and benefits, aimed at making a positive impact in the lives of clients and their families.

Qualifications

• LPN or RN license required.
• One year of experience working with a psychiatric population preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical screening of client admissions.
• Coordinate medication clearances prior to admission.
• Monitor clients' physical status and side effects.
• Provide supportive counseling and assistance with daily activities.
• Share observations with treatment team.

Skills

LPN or RN license

Experience with psychiatric population

Bilingual

Job description

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CSO is looking for Nurses to work in our CBHC (Community Behavioral Health Clinic) Emergency Services Program (ESP) in Gardner. Our Emergency Service Programs (ESPs) offer clients behavioral health assessments, intervention, and stabilization (for youth, families and adults), 24‑hour availability, and are a preferred alternative to hospital emergency departments. We provide daily assessment and brief counseling, case management, nursing support, and peer support. This position will be responsible for the care and treatment of clients as well as specific tasks necessary to the operation of the program.

Starting Salary: $51,000-$70,000/year

You Will

• Perform medical screening of CBHC/Respite client admissions
• Coordinate medication and health care clearances prior to admission when possible, by taking information from hospital/community healthcare providers
• Review medications upon program admission, confirm prescriptions and dosages, set‑up medication charting, administer, document, and monitor medications of clients per program policy
• Package medications for clients to self‑administer when Nurse is not on duty
• Complete health assessments of clients
• Monitor clients' physical status as needed, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and blood sugar for signs of medication side effects
• Comply with DPH regulations for storage of medications (in locked drawer)
• Provide health education for clients as part of treatment team when appropriate
• Monitor Respite clients, including hourly bed checks and documentation, and provide closer observation as needed
• Provide supportive counseling and safety for clients utilizing the program
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including self‑care, cooking, recreation, and medication responsibilities
• Arrange for clients to participate in designated community programs or return to their jobs. Schedule aftercare follow‑up appointments for medication monitoring and/or review
• Function as an active member of the Program Treatment Team, on a day‑to‑day basis, in the therapeutic setting incl.
• Share observations, interactions, and knowledge to develop 24‑hour care plans, maintaining knowledge of client's treatment plan
• Communicate regularly with family members, significant others, and involved providers in an effort to coordinate care
• Answer and direct crisis telephone calls according to established procedures

Your Background

• LPN or RN license
• One year of experience working with a psychiatric population (preferred)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

We also seek applicants who embody CSO's values by being:

• Positive – maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions
• Respectful – collaborating and effectively communicating
• Insightful – demonstrating self‑awareness and effectively priority setting
• Conscientious – taking accountability and applying feedback

What We Offer

Competitive salaries, full health and dental coverage, free CEUs for in‑house training, ample paid time off, a 403B retirement savings plan, employee referral bonuses, group rate supplemental insurances, a premier employee assistance program, personal cell phone plan discounts, and a flexible, supportive work environment fostering collaboration.

Our Agency

Clinical & Support Options, Inc. is a dynamic behavioral health organization serving Western Massachusetts for over 50 years. With offices across Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and beyond, we’re dedicated to providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Join our team of over 650 multi‑disciplinary staff and become part of a collaborative environment where excellence is fostered internally and partnerships are forged externally with community organizations. At CSO, you'll find a flexible and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and growth. Join us and make a positive impact on thousands of lives in our communities!

CSO was voted a "Healthcare Industry Top Workplace" in 2023, 2024 and 2025. We are the fastest‑growing Behavioral Health agency in Western Massachusetts. CSO has consistently received high marks on their internal employee satisfaction survey, noting that over 90% of CSO staff would recommend CSO as a great place to work. We encourage you to check us out!

CSO offers Training in: Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Skills and more.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Mental Health Care