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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 Registered Nurse to join our Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) team 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 regions 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 Will Do:

• Provide direct and indirect nursing services to individuals served by BHNs Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to support coordinated person-centered care.
• Coordinate and complete assessments of individuals physical-health needs make appropriate referrals to community medical providers and integrate medical and psychiatric treatment.
• Follow Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and procedures and complete health- and medication-related documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Under the direction of the team psychiatrist and in collaboration with PACT nurses manage medications pharmaceuticals medical supplies and related clinical workflows.
• Support the development implementation review and documentation of treatment plans health goals and recovery objectives providing ongoing information about individuals progress and needs.
• Serve as primary case manager for an assigned caseload when requested completing required assessments treatment-plan reviews and financial-management plans.
• Maintain accurate shift logs and handoffs account for and secure sharps and other restricted items follow OSHA requirements and promptly report safety or maintenance concerns.
• Use motivational interviewing and recovery-oriented approaches to engage individuals address ambivalence promote empowerment and community integration and support access to community resources.
• Provide safe and timely transportation in a personal vehicle for medical appointments community activities shopping errands and other service needs and provide coverage across PACT locations as assigned.
• Maintain timely documentation in CareLogic Smartsheet and other required systems; participate in meetings and training; work weekends evenings or holidays as needed; and complete other assigned duties.

Who You Are:

• Bachelors degree in a related field required.
• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license and required nursing certifications required.
• At least six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Knowledge of MAP requirements medication management physical-health assessment treatment planning care coordination and community-based nursing practice.
• Commitment to recovery empowerment human rights person-centered care and the community integration of individuals with complex behavioral-health needs.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse and challenging populations including individuals with forensic-system involvement and willingness to apply the Sequential Intercept Model when relevant.
• Working knowledge of community resources and demonstrated ability to help individuals access medical behavioral-health social and recovery supports.
• Strong clinical judgment organization time-management conflict-resolution teamwork and verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with electronic records internet email word processing agency communication systems CareLogic and other required technology.
• Valid drivers license and a reliable properly registered and inspected vehicle available during all working hours required along with the ability to serve as essential staff and meet the physical requirements of the role including lifting or carrying up to five pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 valuesHumanity Empowerment Accountability Respect and Teamworkguide how we lead serve and support one another. If youre ready to bring your skills and experience to a mission-driven organization where your work can make a meaningful difference wed love to hear from you.

Pay Rate: $40-$46.00