Community-Based Nurse, Northampton

Clinical and Support Options, Inc; Northampton (MA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Paid time off

403B retirement savings

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Clinical & SupportOptions, Inc. in Northampton seeks a Community-Based Nurse for the PACT program. You will provide intensive case management, nursing assessments, and home/community visits to support adults with severe mental health and substance use disorders, aimed at reducing hospitalizations.

This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:30am–4:30pm, with starting salaries ranging from $51,000 to $70,000 per year. RN licensure in MA and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Experience in clinical settings with individuals with severe mental health and substance use disorders.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing visits to clients in their homes or community including psychoeducation.
• Monitor Primary Care/health needs of clients and provide referral, advocacy as needed to promote optimal health.
• Provide intervention treatment services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain current treatment plans for all assigned clients.
• Under direction of PACT Psychiatrist, supervise medication-related activities of team, monitor medication effectiveness and side effects; develop policies and procedures related to medication management and complete required documentation.
• Organize, manage and administer medications for clients as indicated. Maintain pharmaceutical supplies and documentation in accordance with DPH regulations.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Community health

Education

Registered Nurse license (MA)

Job description

CSO is looking for a Community-Based Nurse to join our CBHC (Community Behavioral Health Clinic) PACT (Program of Assertive Community Treatment) program in Northampton.Located in the heart of downtown with access to shops, busses and restaurants.

Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is an evidence-based intensive outpatient treatment program designed to assist adults overcome the barriers to their recovery from severe and persistent behavioral health disorders. This position will provide intensive case management for adults who have DMH's highest level of community supports. The goal of PACT Services is to support clients in the community by reducing the number of inpatient hospitalization.

This position will provide nursing assessment,evaluation, monitoring, treatment planning and coordination of care and willprovide support services with the purpose ofenhancing the emotional well-being, stability and social functioning of clients.

This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position. 8:30am-4:30pm. No on-call, no weekends, no holidays! Starting Salary: $51,000-$70,000/year

As aPACT Nurse:

YouWill:

• Conduct nursing visits to clients in their homes or community including psychoeducation
• Monitor Primary Care/health needs of clients and providereferral, advocacy as needed to promote optimal health
• Provide intervention treatment services as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Maintain current treatment plans for all assigned clients
• Under direction of PACT Psychiatrist, supervisemedication-related activities of team, working with team and clients to monitormedication effectiveness and side effects; develop policies and proceduresrelated to medication management and completed required documentation
• Organize, manage and administer medications for clientsas indicated. Maintain pharmaceutical supplies and documentation in accordancewith DPH regulations

YourBackground:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse inMassachusetts
• Experience inclinical setting with individuals with severe mental health and substance use disorders
• Valid driver'slicense and reliable transportation

We also seek applicantswho embody CSO's values by being:

• Positive -- maintaining resiliency and focusing onsolutions
• Respectful -- collaborating and effectivelycommunicating
• Insightful -- demonstrating self-awareness andeffectively priority setting
• Conscientious -- taking accountability and applyingfeedback

What We Offer:

Competitive salaries,full health and dental coverage, free CEUs for in-house training, ample paidtime off, a 403B retirement savings plan, employee referral bonuses, group ratesupplemental insurances, a premier employee assistance program, personal cellphone plan discounts, and a flexible, supportive work environment fosteringcollaboration.

Our Agency:

Clinical & SupportOptions, Inc. is a dynamic behavioral health organization serving WesternMassachusetts for over 50 years. With offices across Springfield, Northampton,Greenfield, and beyond, we're dedicated to providing comprehensive support toindividuals and families. Join our team of over 650 multi-disciplinary staffand become part of a collaborative environment where excellence is fosteredinternally and partnerships are forged externally with community organizations.At CSO, you'll find a flexible and supportive work environment that encouragescollaboration and growth. Join us and make a positive impact on thousands oflives in our communities!

CSO was voted a"Healthcare Industry Top Workplace" in 2023, 2024 and 2025. We are thefastest-growing Behavioral Health agency in Western Massachusetts. CSO hasconsistently received high marks on their internal employee satisfactionsurvey, noting that over 90% of CSO staff would recommend CSO as a great placeto work.

CSO offersTrainingin: Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Skills and more.