Advanced Practice Nurse, Emergency Department - Psychiatry

Registered Nurse

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 Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) Outpatient Psychiatry team and help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

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 region's largest behavioral health organizations.

Comprehensive Benefits Generous PTO, 403(b), educational assistance, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more.

Provide direct and indirect clinical nursing services to adults and children served through BHN's Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) and outpatient psychiatry medication clinic.

Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, including reviews of systems, mental-status updates, Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) scoring, and medical-clearance assessments.

Administer intramuscular injections, take and document vital signs, monitor responses to treatment, and communicate relevant clinical changes to prescribing providers and the treatment team.

Support medication reconciliation and provide medication education to individuals served, using collateral information and care coordination with BHN providers as appropriate.

Collaborate with prescribers, pharmacies, emergency departments, families, crisis teams, and collateral treatment providers to assess needs, respond to changing situations, and promote continuity of care.

Triage urgent referrals submitted through Smartsheet and coordinate timely appointments and clinical follow-up based on identified needs and provider direction.

Co-facilitate therapeutic or educational groups with nursing and clinical staff and contribute nursing expertise to individualized care planning.

Maintain accurate, timely documentation in CareLogic, Smartsheet, and other required systems, ensuring records reflect sound clinical judgment and effective communication.

Participate in staff meetings, supervision, mandatory training, and professional development activities, and complete other duties as assigned.

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts required.

At least one year of experience working in behavioral health required.

Basic understanding of psychiatric conditions, psychotropic medications, medication administration, and the ability to accurately interpret medication orders.

Knowledge of nursing assessment, vital-sign collection, intramuscular injections, AIMS scoring, medication reconciliation, patient education, and care coordination.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, respond effectively to urgent needs, maintain organization, and work successfully amid frequent interruptions.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with individuals served, families, prescribers, clinicians, pharmacies, emergency departments, crisis teams, and other community partners.

Commitment to culturally responsive care and the ability to support individuals and families from varied racial, ethnic, LGBTQ+, religious, and other backgrounds.

Basic computer proficiency and the ability to use electronic health records, CareLogic, Smartsheet, email, and other agency communication systems; bilingual Spanish skills preferred.

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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. Behavioral Health Network