LPN Relief

Behavioral Health Network, Inc.; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

403(b)

Educational assistance

Medical, dental, vision

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network, Inc. is seeking an LPN to join the Respite team in Holyoke and Westfield to provide direct nursing services, medication administration, and intake assessments. This is a full-time role with potential for growth within Western Massachusetts.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a values-driven workplace attuned to human dignity and teamwork. Competitive pay ranges from $42.00 to $45.00 per hour, with strong support for professional development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of behavioral health training and 1 year post graduate medical-surgical nursing experience.
• Licensure as an LPN in Massachusetts required.
• Ability to provide community-based care and medication education.

Responsibilities

• Consults with Nurse Manager and providers for referrals and treatment planning.
• Performs nursing assessments including review of systems and mental status.
• Transcribes and administers medications and maintains MAP documentation.
• Communicates with providers, pharmacy, and emergency services as needed.
• Completes nursing assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Provides MAP training to staff on high-alert medications.
• Maintains professional boundaries in behavioral health interventions.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

MAP program knowledge

Behavioral health experience

Education

LPN License - Massachusetts

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $42,000 USD to $45,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

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 LPN to join our Respite team in Holyoke and Westfield 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’ll Do:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Respite provides direct clinical and nursing services to individuals served by the program. The LPN performs intake nursing assessments, administers, transcribes and verifies medications, records progress with treatment, consults providers, provides medication education and facilitates aftercare planning for individuals served.

• Consults regularly with Nurse Manager, providers, program staff for purpose of referral/ treatment planning, and medical interventions for individuals served.
• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments, including review of systems, diagnosis and mental status to treat or recommend treatment for needs that arise.
• Transcribes and administers medication to participants if MAP staff are not available, maintaining accurate MAP program documentation.
• Interacts with providers/pharmacy/Emergency Departments/significant others to assess and treat the individual’s needs and current situation.
• Completes all paperwork such as nursing assessment, progress notes, transcribing medication orders, and discharge summaries in a clear, timely manner to document treatment.
• Provides training to MAP-certified staff using the MAP Competency Evaluation Tool Forms for general knowledge and individual specific procedures for high-alert
  medications.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries for behavioral health interventions with individuals served.

Who You Are:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Minimum of 1 year of training working in behavioral health and 1 year post graduate experience in medical-surgical nursing required.
• Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
• Must have basic understanding of mental health issues and appropriate pharmaceutical and psychoeducational treatment interventions.
• Ability to provide high-quality community-based care to program participants, including information about recovery, health, wellness and medication education to individuals served.

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: $42.00- 45.00 per hour

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School Diploma/GED or better.

Licenses & certifications

Required

LPN

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