Nurse Supervisor-OTP

Behavioral Health Network, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful clinical leadership

Professional growth

Team culture and HEART values

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is seeking a Nurse Supervisor to lead the OTP team, delivering direct patient care while supervising nursing staff.

You will collaborate with program leadership to ensure high-quality care, staff development, and adherence to CARF and DPH standards in a mission-driven, community-focused organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and CARF standards.
• Ability to work with individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care while supervising nursing staff.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with individuals and families, respecting rights and beliefs.
• Demonstrate awareness of cultural, ethnic, and spiritual factors affecting care outcomes.
• Provide leadership to coordinate quality individualized care and address daily operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards (CARF, DPH, infection control).
• Collaborate with Program Leadership on staffing and cost outcomes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Quality assurance

CARF standards

SUD care know-how

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

LPN license (MA)

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 Nurse Supervisor to join our OTP team and help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

What We Offer

• Meaningful Clinical Leadership - Combine direct patient care with supervisory responsibility in a vital substance use treatment setting.
• Professional Growth - Access ongoing training, mentorship, 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 Massachusetts communities 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

• Deliver direct patient care using sound clinical decision-making and critical thinking, while supervising nursing staff who also provide direct care.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with individuals and families, respecting their rights, values, and belief systems.
• Demonstrate awareness of cultural, ethnic, and spiritual factors affecting care outcomes.
• Provide leadership to coordinate and facilitate quality individual care, resolving daily operational issues within the unit.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards (e.g., CARF, DPH, infection control) under the direction of the Nurse Manager and Medical Director.
• Collaborate with Program Leadership on procedures to achieve quality and cost outcomes, including appropriate staffing mix.
• Participate in staff selection, performance management, and resolution of personnel issues.
• Partner with SUD and Medical leadership to identify educational needs and support development of staff training programs.

Who You Are

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred (3-5 years of experience may substitute).
• Current LPN license through the Massachusetts Board of Registration.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and CARF standards.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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 clinical and leadership skills to a mission-driven organization where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000