Crisis Stabilization LPN — Impactful Behavioral Health

US Diversity Job Search; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-Driven Work

Professional Growth

Supportive Team Culture

Stability & Opportunity

Comprehensive Benefits

Certified Great Place to Work

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (A-CCS) team in Western Massachusetts. You will provide direct nursing services, complete assessments, administer medications, and support treatment planning to help individuals achieve recovery in a crisis care setting.

The role requires MA LPN licensure, at least one year in behavioral health, and strong documentation and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current, unrestricted Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse license required.
• At least one year of experience or training 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 handling urgent needs.
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness and ability to work with diverse backgrounds and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical and practical nursing services to adults in BHN's A-CCS program.
• Complete comprehensive intake and ongoing nursing assessments including vitals and mental status.
• Administer medications as ordered; monitor effectiveness and safety; maintain records.
• Use clinical judgment to determine treatment or referral responses.
• Coordinate with Nurse Manager, providers, pharmacies, and staff to support care plans.
• Provide individual and group education about recovery, health, medications, and treatment efficacy.
• Build rapport with individuals served and maintain a safe, recovery-oriented environment.
• Triage nursing workflow; participate in daily treatment-planning and disposition meetings.
• Complete nursing assessments, progress notes, orders, and discharge summaries clearly and on time.
• Facilitate transfers and discharge planning; maintain licensure and training; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Crisis stabilization

Mental health

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (A-CCS) team in Western Massachusetts. You will provide direct nursing services, complete assessments, administer medications, and support treatment planning to help individuals achieve recovery in a crisis care setting.

The role requires MA LPN licensure, at least one year in behavioral health, and strong documentation and interpersonal skills.