Brief Description

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is the largest provider of behavioral health services in Western Massachusetts and is proud to be recognized as a Certified Great Place to Work and one of The Boston Globe’s Top 10 Employers in Massachusetts. Since 1938, we’ve been committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and culturally responsive behavioral health care to children, adults, families, and communities.

What We Offer

• Mission-driven work – change lives through compassionate addiction treatment
• Career growth – one third of our roles are filled through internal promotions
• Comprehensive benefits – medical/dental/vision, generous PTO, 403(b), and tuition reimbursement
• Supportive culture – fast-paced but collaborative environment with excellent team support
  
  
  

What You’ll Do

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in BHN’s Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), you’ll provide care that helps individuals achieve and maintain an opioid-free lifestyle through evidence-based, medication-assisted treatment. In this role, you will:

• Deliver care with kindness and sensitivity, preserving dignity and rights of individuals served
• Use biophysical, psychosocial, and spiritual knowledge during assessments
• Diagnose conditions and develop personal care plans for intervention
• Collaborate with individuals and their families on treatment and education
• Recognize and address the unique needs of dually diagnosed and other special populations
• Evaluate responses to care plans and track progress toward recovery goals
• Work a 5:30am–2:00pm schedule with rotating weekends to meet program needs
  
  
  

Who You Are

• Current Massachusetts LPN license (required)
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Nursing preferred; Diploma in Nursing accepted
• Minimum one year of nursing experience (preferred)
• Bilingual Spanish (required)
• Knowledge of quality assurance standards, CARF standards, and ethics/legal parameters of working with substance use populations
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and delegation skills
• Ability to empathize with and advocate for individuals in recovery, including those with co-occurring disorders
• Flexibility to cover occasional nights and weekends based on program needs
  
  
  

About The Program

BHN’s Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) uses evidence-based medication protocols, approved by the Medical Director, to help individuals safely detox from opioids and build the skills needed for sustained recovery. Our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive assessment, ongoing evaluation, and coordinated support throughout the treatment process.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click “Apply for Job” below or visit www.bhnworks.org and select “Browse All Jobs” to apply.