PACT LPN - Community-Based Behavioral Health Nurse

Behavioral Health Network, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Impact

Collaborative Clinical Team

Community-Based Practice

HEART values

Comprehensive Benefits

Certified Great Place to Work

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the PACT team, delivering direct nursing care in community settings and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery for individuals with serious mental illness.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient education, and documentation in the EMR, with emphasis on community-based practice and 24/7 availability in the PACT program. Massachusetts LPN license required.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts LPN license is required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience preferred; psychiatric/behavioral health experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, including medication administration, in office and community settings.
• Educate patients and families on mental illness, co-occurring conditions, and treatment options.
• Document all aspects of care in the EMR and communicate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor and support medication adherence, including injectable meds and blister-pack systems.
• Coordinate with primary care and specialists for comprehensive care.
• Maintain confidentiality per 42 CFR and participate in 24/7 PACT availability.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Empathy and patient care

Education

Massachusetts LPN license

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR

Job description

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the PACT team, delivering direct nursing care in community settings and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery for individuals with serious mental illness.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient education, and documentation in the EMR, with emphasis on community-based practice and 24/7 availability in the PACT program. Massachusetts LPN license required.