LPN-CSS

Behavioral Health Network, Inc (BHN); 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, Inc (BHN) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Clinical Stabilization Services team in Western Massachusetts. The role involves delivering person-centered nursing care under supervision, coordinating with the care team to support safe treatment planning and outcomes.

Requirements include a Massachusetts LPN license, and at least one year of nursing experience is preferred. The pay range shown reflects hourly compensation for this position.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts LPN license is required.
• At least one year of nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to apply the nursing process and provide safe, effective care.
• Knowledge of medication safety and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centered practical nursing care under guidance of nursing/medical leadership.
• Communicate health status, symptoms, needs, and treatment response for care planning.
• Implement nursing orders and support plans of care within LPN scope.
• Complete health and nursing assessments, progress notes, and medication records thoroughly and on time.
• Safeguard medications, monitor logs, and maintain compliance with state/federal rules.
• Educate individuals and families about health conditions, treatments, medications, recovery and prognosis.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and communicate through shift reports and EMR.
• Collaborate with leadership and care teams to coordinate services and continuity of care.
• Serve as nursing resource and provide education and in-service training.
• Participate in meetings, training, and quality-improvement activities.

Skills

Massachusetts LPN license

Nursing experience

Nursing process

Clinical judgement

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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.

What You Will Do

• 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.

Who You Are

• 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 skills, with proficiency using electronic records and agency technology.
• Ability to serve as essential staff and meet the physical requirements of the role, including regular standing, walking, and sitting and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

Pay Range: $32.00-$37.50