Clinical & Support Options

Pact Nurse, Fitchburg

CSO is looking for a nurse to join our CBHC (Community Behavioral Health Clinic) PACT (Program of Assertive Community Treatment) program in Fitchburg.

Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is an evidence-based intensive outpatient treatment program designed to assist youth overcome the barriers to their recovery from severe and persistent behavioral health disorders.

This position will provide nursing assessment, evaluation, monitoring, treatment planning and coordination of care and will provide treatment, rehabilitation and support services with the purpose of enhancing the emotional well-being, stability and social functioning of program consumers.

Starting Salary: $51,000-$70,000/year As a PACT Nurse:

You Will:

• Conduct nursing visits to assigned consumers in their homes or other residential settings. Visit shall include brief assessment and evaluation, provision of planned care, and patient education and support to assist them with self-management of their care; provide "in vivo" skills training, side by side assistance, supervision, prompting, motivational counseling and environmental adaptations to assist clients with activities of daily living
• Provide individual and group therapy and psychoeducation in office and community settings.
• Monitor Primary Care/health needs of clients and provide referral, advocacy as needed to promote optimal health
• During outreach visit, communicate with family members or other caregivers regarding the patient's care as appropriate and permitted by the patient
• Following (or during) outreach visit, coordinate with team members as appropriate regarding further care and support for the consumer
• Provide stage specific individual and group substance abuse treatment to clients with coexisting substance use disorders
• Provide crisis and intervention treatment services as members of mini-treatment team.
• Act as member of mini-treatment team in accordance with treatment goals and planned activities/interventions and effectively communicate with other team members regarding client care
• Maintain current treatment plans for all assigned clients
• Under direction of PACT Psychiatrist, supervise medication-related activities of team, working with team and clients to monitor medication effectiveness and side effects; develop policies and procedures related to medication management and completed required documentation
• Organize, manage and administer medications for clients as indicated. Maintain pharmaceutical supplies and documentation in accordance with DPH regulations
• Act as member of mini-treatment team in accordance with treatment goals and planned activities/interventions; participate in Care Teams as appropriate for individual consumers needing ongoing outreach
• Collaborate with team members to ensure optimal planning and support for consumers, participate in development of transition plans, and provide transition support activities as needed

Your Background:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
• Experience in clinical or rehabilitation setting with individuals with major mental illness
• Computer proficiency
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

We also seek applicants who embody CSO's values by being:

• Positive -- maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions
• Respectful -- collaborating and effectively communicating
• Insightful -- demonstrating self-awareness and effectively priority setting
• Conscientious -- taking accountability and applying feedback

What We Offer:

Competitive salaries, full health and dental coverage, free CEUs for in-house training, ample paid time off, a 403B retirement savings plan, employee referral bonuses, group rate supplemental insurances, a premier employee assistance program, personal cell phone plan discounts, and a flexible, supportive work environment fostering collaboration.

Our Agency:

Clinical & Support Options, Inc. is a dynamic behavioral health organization serving Western Massachusetts for over 50 years. With offices across Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and beyond, we're dedicated to providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Join our team of over 650 multi-disciplinary staff and become part of a collaborative environment where excellence is fostered internally and partnerships are forged externally with community organizations. At CSO, you'll find a flexible and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and growth. Join us and make a positive impact on thousands of lives in our communities!

CSO was voted a "Healthcare Industry Top Workplace" in 2023, 2024 and 2025. We are the fastest-growing Behavioral Health agency in Western Massachusetts. CSO has consistently received high marks on their internal employee satisfaction survey, noting that over 90% of CSO staff would recommend CSO as a great place to work. We encourage you to check us out!

CSO offers Training in: Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Skills and more.

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