CBHC PACT Nurse, Northampton

Nurse Position in Community Behavioral Health Clinic

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

The 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.

As a PACT Nurse:

• 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
• Health and dental insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Free CEUs and ongoing professional development through in-house training
• Employee referral bonuses
• Group-rate supplemental insurance options
• A premier Employee Assistance Program
• A flexible, supportive, and collaborative work environment

Why Join CSO?

For more than 50 years, Clinical & Support Options, Inc. (CSO) has been providing innovative, compassionate behavioral health services throughout Western Massachusetts. With locations across Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and surrounding communities, our multidisciplinary teams work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.

When you join CSO, you become part of a mission-driven organization where collaboration, professional growth, and community partnerships are valued. We encourage our employees to bring their ideas, strengths, and unique perspectives to their work-and provide opportunities to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career along the way.

Come grow with us and make a difference in the communities we serve!

A Great Place to Work

CSO was named a Healthcare Industry Top Workplace, and has been recognized as the fastest-growing behavioral health agency in Western Massachusetts. Our commitment to our employees is reflected in our consistently strong internal employee satisfaction results, with more than 90% of CSO staff reporting that they would recommend CSO as a great place to work.

We invite you to learn more about CSO and discover what makes our organization a great place to build your career.

Professional Development

We are committed to helping our employees continue to learn and grow. CSO offers in-house training and professional development opportunities in areas such as:

Trauma-Informed Care - Motivational Interviewing - Mindfulness Skills - and more

EOE/AA