Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - per diem

Behavioral Health Network, Inc.; Orange (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

403(b)

Educational assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network, Inc. is seeking an actively licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Massachusetts to support clients in recovery from substance use disorders.

The role requires working across Orange and Greenfield locations, providing basic medical care, health monitoring, and medication management while maintaining detailed nursing notes. Experience with substance use programs and knowledge of ethics and legal parameters regarding care for SUD clients are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active LPN licensure in MA is required.
• Experience working with substance use disorder programs is preferred.
• Working knowledge of ethics and legal parameters when caring for substance abuse clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic medical care, health monitoring, and medication management for clients in recovery from substance use disorders.
• Maintain accurate nursing notes, med logs, incident reports, and progress notes.
• Document communication with providers, referrals, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with case managers, primary care providers, outpatient treatment centers, and mental health professionals.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with clinical and recovery staff.
• Help maintain a structured, safe, and recovery-oriented environment.

Skills

Substance use disorder experience

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Ethics & legal parameters

Education

Massachusetts LPN license

Job description

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.

Here’s what you will do:

• Play an essential support role in providing basic medical care, health monitoring and medication management for clients in recovery from substance use disorders.
• Maintain accurate nursing notes, med logs, incident reports, and progress notes.
• Document communication with providers, referrals, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with case managers, primary care providers, outpatient addiction treatment centers, and mental health professionals.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with clinical and recovery staff.
• Help maintain a structured, safe, and recovery-oriented environment.

Who you are:

Active licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Massachusetts Board of Registration (required). Experience with substance use disorder programs. Working knowledge of ethics and legal parameters of working with substance abuse clients (preferred).

PAY: $43.00 per hour THIS POSITION REQUIRES COVERING ORANGE AND GREENFIELD

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.