Psychiatric Nurse

Aspire Health Alliance; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Aspire Health and Community Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) team in a part-time role. The 10-bed CCS unit provides short-term stabilization for adults in behavioral health crisis, with stays typically 3–5 days and flexible based on need.

The LPN will monitor medications, coordinate medical care, facilitate wellness activities, and support WRAP/safety planning.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) eligible to be licensed by MA Board of Registration.
• Minimum 1 year experience in acute mental health or co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Ability to work independently with sound clinical judgment and compassionate care.
• Recovery-oriented approaches familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document clients' self administration of medications.
• Coordinate acute medical care with direct care staff.
• Lead health and wellness activities to support recovery and wellbeing.
• Deliver nursing interventions and assist in WRAP and safety planning.
• Complete clinical documentation and participate in trainings.

Skills

LPN licensure

Independent work

Clinical judgment

Acute mental health experience

WRAP planning

Education

Nursing diploma/associates/bachelor's

Job description

Aspire Health and Community Services recognizes that attracting and retaining exceptional staff is the key to providing excellent care for our clients. Whether a staff member is providing direct care to those we serve or working on the administrative end supporting the services we are proud to provide, each person’s contribution is highly valued.
Our mission, vision and values are supported by organizational culture guiding the work for every staff member: We are one compassionate, accountable community.
Working at Aspire Health and Community Services can provide enormous job satisfaction. Your contribution is serving to help fulfill a mission, vision and values that support our belief that mental health is the foundation of a person’s overall health and we work to foster an environment that is safe and supportive and free of judgement or prejudice around mental health. In addition, Aspire Health and Community Services offers a competitive package of compensation and benefits.
We are seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) team. In this role, you’ll provide specialized nursing care to adults in a 24-hour crisis stabilization program that serves as a medically necessary, voluntary, and less restrictive alternative to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization.
Our CCS program features a newly renovated 10 bed unit where individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis receive short-term stabilization and support. Typical stays range from 3 to 5 days but are flexible based on each individual's needs.

Part-Time | 16 Hours

Schedule

• Saturday & Sunday | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Saturday & Sunday | 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Friday & Saturday | 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

LPN Shift Differentials For The Stabilization Unit Position Are

• 7a - 11p (Sat & Sun only) = Base + $1.00
• 11p - 7a (ANY day of the week) = Base + $2.00
• 3-11pm (Monday through Friday) = Base + $1.00

What You Will Do

• Monitor and document clients' self administration of medications while ensuring safe medication practices.
• Monitor clients' physical health needs and coordinate acute medical care with direct care staff as needed.
• Facilitate health and wellness groups and activities that promote recovery and overall well-being.
• Deliver strength based, solution focused nursing interventions and support individuals in developing Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) and safety plans.
• Complete assigned clinical documentation and participate in required trainings to support high quality care.

What You Will Bring

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program (Diploma/Associates/or Bachelor's degree)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) must be licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound clinical judgment, and provide compassionate, high-quality care
• One year of experience in an acute mental health and/or co-occurring disorders setting preferred
• Familiarity with recovery oriented treatment approaches for individuals with severe mental illness preferred

By joining Aspire Health and Community Services, you will make a direct impact supporting adults during times of behavioral health crisis, collaborate with a dedicated multidisciplinary team in a newly renovated crisis stabilization program, and help individuals achieve stability and recovery in a compassionate, community-based setting.
Compensation is based on candidate experience, qualifications, and certifications and licenses. Annual ranges listed are based on a full-time, 40 hours per week position.

Salary Range

$31.25 - $36.06 USD
Aspire Health and Community Services is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support, and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health and Community Services strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.