Senior Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health Leadership

Behavioral Health Network, Inc (BHN); Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

403(b) plan

Educational assistance

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network, Inc (BHN) seeks a Senior Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership for the A-CCS Services team, overseeing nursing care at Holyoke and Westfield Respite sites.

You will supervise nurses, conduct comprehensive assessments, and coordinate medical interventions and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care within a values-driven organization. Strong MAP knowledge and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts registered nurse license is required.
• One year (or more) experience with behavioral health population and one year of medical-surgical nursing experience.
• Knowledge of Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and safe high-alert medication administration is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality community-based nursing care and clinical leadership at BHN's Holyoke and Westfield Respite sites.
• Supervise, train, schedule, support, and evaluate program nurses across shifts.
• Complete nursing assessments and recommend treatment or referrals using least restrictive approach.
• Transcribe, verify, administer, refill, inventory, and dispose of medications per MAP policies.
• Collaborate with leadership, staff, pharmacies, and partners to support treatment planning and continuity of care.
• Monitor health status, treatment progress, and medication needs; respond to concerns.
• Educate individuals and staff on health conditions, medications, and MAP requirements.
• Maintain a safe, healthy program environment and professional boundaries.
• Complete nursing documentation and ensure timely records.
• Facilitate transfers, aftercare planning, and discharge with proper logistics.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Supervision

Team coordination

Clinical assessment

MAP policies

Communication skills

Cultural responsiveness

Medical-surgical nursing

Education

Massachusetts RN license

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Behavioral Health Network, Inc (BHN) seeks a Senior Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership for the A-CCS Services team, overseeing nursing care at Holyoke and Westfield Respite sites.

You will supervise nurses, conduct comprehensive assessments, and coordinate medical interventions and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care within a values-driven organization. Strong MAP knowledge and teamwork are essential.