Addiction and Recovery Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN II - Continuous

Job Title

Licensed Practical Nurse II – Addiction and Recovery (LPN II)

This is an open and continuous posting for full‑time (40 hours) positions on all day and evening shifts. The Department of Mental Health’s Recovery from Addiction Program (RAP) seeks a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse who desires a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of individuals with drug and alcohol substance issues. The selected candidate will work with other professional staff to provide day‑to‑day direct care, assess client condition, administer medication, monitor detoxification, and provide direct nursing care and education regarding health and wellness.

• Day shift: 6:45am – 3:15pm
• Evening shift: 2:45pm – 11:15pm

• Oversees maintenance of a safe, secure and therapeutic unit environment by coordinating staff assignments with the charge nurse.
• Participates in admissions, discharges, safety checks, fire drills, milieu nursing, supervision of visits, specimen collection, vital sign recording, and client escorts.
• Ensures timely administration of medication by transcribing orders, ordering medications, stocking medication room, distributing medications, and recording on medication sheets according to RAP protocols.
• Utilizes Patient Centered Care and Trauma Informed Care practices.
• Participates in therapeutic interaction with clients to aid in assessments and ensure safety of clients and staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge of restraint and seclusion techniques, including prevention, de‑escalation, and debriefing.
• Assists clients in daily health and hygiene by supervising and assisting as needed with nutrition, bathing, dressing, physical exercise, and other activities determined in the client’s treatment plan.

Minimum of one year of experience working with clients who have primary substance use disorders, including knowledge of detoxification protocols such as CIWA and COWS, and experience in acute detox, maintenance, and related medication administration.

• Demonstrative knowledge of nursing practices and procedures relative to geriatrics and substance use addiction services/medicine.
• Knowledge of custodial care problems for special client groups such as the blind, hearing impaired, and disabled.
• Familiarity with substance use treatment modalities and detoxification protocols.
• Knowledge of chemically addicted, dual‑diagnosed, or psychiatrically ill clients with comorbidity.

The RAP provides acute detoxification and early clinical stabilization services for individuals civilly committed by the courts for up to 90 days (“Section 35 commitment”). Clients receive services that link them to outpatient supports and substance use disorder treatment providers upon discharge.

This is a continuous posting. Candidates who apply will remain active for up to 90 days and will be considered as openings arise. Applicants are encouraged to reapply upon expiration of their job submission.

A criminal background check will be completed on recommended candidates as required by the regulations of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to hiring. Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmitive Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Official

Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse II
Primary

Location:

United States-Massachusetts-Taunton-60 Hodges Avenue
Job Posting:
Jan 22, 2026, 5:39:54 PM
Salary: 65,448.50 – 88,755.16 Yearly
Bargaining Unit: 02-AFSCME - Service/Institutional
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid

Work Schedule:

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