Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Mental Health Association - Western MA•Holyoke, MA

1d•$33 - $35

About The Position

The LPN supports the GRIT co-occurring programs and DCF young adult supported living programs as needed. Working collaboratively with the Nurse Manager, Medication Specialist, Prescriber, multidisciplinary team, and program participants, the LPN serves as a liaison for support and communication. This recovery-focused role combines clinical care with person-centered support in community residential settings, overseeing medications safely and compassionately while supporting participants’ psychiatric and medical needs. The role includes hands-on nursing care, medication support, and care coordination for individuals rebuilding their lives after mental health and substance use challenges. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (40 hours per week), and serves locations in Holyoke and West Springfield, Massachusetts. Nursing support for the DCF young adult supported living programs is limited to a maximum of 10 hours per week. The GRIT program provides residential rehabilitation for people with substance use challenges and co-occurring mental health conditions. Residents take part in individualized counseling, recovery-focused programming, and community activities, including education, job training, or employment. A multidisciplinary team supports recovery, personal growth, long-term stability, and personalized aftercare planning.

Requirements

Massachusetts LPN license.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Basic knowledge of psychotropic medications, common medical conditions, and wellness principles.
Ability to coordinate care and advocate effectively within the healthcare system.
Ability to work independently, manage time, prioritize tasks, take initiative, follow through, and work cooperatively as part of a team.
Ability to adapt to participants’ changing needs.
Willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of applicable experience in a relevant environment is preferred.
Experience with individuals with substance use and/or mental health challenges is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess participants’ physical health needs and help develop individualized care plans.
Monitor medications, observe side effects, and educate participants about their treatment.
Monitor paperwork received from external appointments.
Communicate with outside providers, physicians, and visiting nurse associations (VNAs) to coordinate care.
Promote wellness through participant engagement and informal health coaching.
Partner with staff on BSAS medication training and compliance.
Provide oversight and training to staff who need additional support with medication-related tasks and procedures.
Advocate for timely, quality healthcare, including follow-up care and second opinions when needed.
Gather information for prescriber appointments, access electronic health record and other management systems, print and change over monthly MOS forms, and complete medication transfer forms for discharges.
Participate in treatment planning, discharge planning, and program wellness initiatives.
Conduct individual and group teaching sessions with program participants.
Provide up to 10 hours per week of nursing support to DCF young adult supported living programs, including medication reconciliation at admission and discharge, provider collaboration, and consultation as needed.