Psychiatric LPN

Full time 40 hours/week

Schedules available:

Monday through Friday 3 PM - 11 PM

Under the direction of the Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) Nurse Manager and working with the CCS Nurses and Prescribing Professionals, works to provide specialized care to adults in a 24-hour behavioral health crisis stabilization setting.

The Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) Unit: an integral part of the Aspire Health Alliance's Emergency Services team, provides a staff-secure, safe, and structured crisis stabilization and treatment services in a community-based program that serves as a medically necessary, less restrictive, and voluntary alternative to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization.  The unit offers individuals access to our newly renovated 10 on-site beds during times of crisis where the length of stay is generally three to five days but is flexible to meet individual needs.   

Responsible for:

• Monitoring and Documenting medication self administration during clients’ stay
• Monitoring client physical medical issues and working with Mental Health Workers to arrange for acute medical care for clients when needed
• Facilitating health and wellness groups and activities
• Delivering treatment interventions that are strength based and solution-focused 
• Encouraging consumer completed risk management/safety plans and Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP)
• Coordinating with clients’ outpatient and CCS care providers
• Completing documentation per shift as assigned  
• Participating in ongoing required training

Required:

• Must demonstrate the following characteristics: reliable, responsible, team player, ability to grow and learn in the position, detail-oriented, organized, flexible, capacity to provide support and quality care to improve the physical and mental health of individuals served.
• Must be an independent problem-solver, able to work with minimal supervision when necessary
• One-year experience in an acute mental health and/or dual diagnosis setting (preferred)
• Familiarity with Recovery oriented treatment for severe mental illness (preferred) 
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program (Diploma/Associates/or Bachelor’s degree)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) must be licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration

LPN shift differentials for the Stabilization Unit position are: 

• 7a – 11p (Sat & Sun only) = Base + $1.00
• 11p – 7a (ANY day of the week) = Base + $2.00
• 3-11pm (Monday through Friday) = Base + $1.00