CBHC PACT Nurse, Florence

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

CSO is seeking a PACT Nurse to serve in Florence as part of the CBHC PACT program.

• Conduct nursing visits to assigned consumers in their homes or other residential settings, including brief assessment, planned care, patient education and support to assist self-management of care; provide in vivo skills training, side-by-side assistance, supervision, prompting, motivational counseling and environmental adaptations for 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 referrals and advocacy as needed to promote optimal health.
• Communicate with family members or other caregivers regarding the patient’s care during outreach visits as appropriate and permitted by the patient.
• Coordinate with team members 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 a member of the mini-treatment team.
• Act as a member of the mini-treatment team and participate in Care Teams as appropriate for ongoing outreach; effectively communicate with other team members regarding client care.
• Maintain current treatment plans for all assigned clients.
• Under the direction of the PACT Psychiatrist, supervise medication-related activities of the team; monitor medication effectiveness and side effects; develop policies and procedures related to medication management and complete required documentation.
• Organize, manage and administer medications for clients as indicated; maintain pharmaceutical supplies and documentation in accordance with regulations.
• 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.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
• Experience in clinical or rehabilitation settings 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 effective priority setting
• Conscientious — taking accountability and applying feedback

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.

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 and 2024. 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!

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