Psychiatric LPN

About the role

Aspire Health and Community Services seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) team. The CCS program provides short-term stabilization and support to adults experiencing a behavioral health crisis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document clients' self-administration of medications while ensuring safe medication practices.
• Monitor clients' physical health needs and coordinate acute medical care with direct care staff as needed.
• Facilitate health and wellness groups and activities that promote recovery and overall well-being.
• Deliver strength-based, solution-focused nursing interventions and support individuals in developing Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) and safety plans.
• Complete assigned clinical documentation and participate in required trainings to support high-quality care.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound clinical judgment, and provide compassionate, high-quality care.
• One year of experience in an acute mental health and/or co-occurring disorders setting preferred.
• Familiarity with recovery-oriented treatment approaches for individuals with severe mental illness preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound clinical judgment, and provide compassionate, high-quality care.
• One year of experience in an acute mental health and/or co-occurring disorders setting preferred.
• Familiarity with recovery-oriented treatment approaches for individuals with severe mental illness preferred.

Skills

• Strength-based, solution-focused nursing interventions.
• Facilitation of health and wellness groups and activities.
• Completion of assigned clinical documentation.
• Participation in required trainings.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Part-time schedule available, including Saturday and Sunday shifts from 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday shifts from 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
• Shift differentials apply for the Stabilization Unit position, with rates ranging from $1.00 to $2.00 based on shift time.

Pay

Compensation is based on candidate experience, qualifications, and certifications and licenses. Annual ranges listed are based on a full-time, 40 hours per week position. Salary Range $31.25 - $36.06 USD.

Schedule

• Part-time, 16 hours per week.
• Available schedules include:
• Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Saturday & Sunday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Friday & Saturday: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Shift differentials apply for the Stabilization Unit position, with rates ranging from $1.00 to $2.00 based on shift time.