Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Registered Nurse or License Practical Nurse License
• Currently registered as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its Board of Registration in Nursing
• Computer skills for accurate data entry
• AHA BLS Health Care Provider certification or equivalent
• Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced medical office environment
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the health center mission
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards

Nice To Haves

• Work experience equivalent to one year as an RN/LPN in an ambulatory medical office environment preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients receiving outpatient behavioral health treatment, including mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and psychotic disorders.
• Conduct nursing assessments, vital signs, mental status observations, and medication-related monitoring.
• Assist with development and implementation of individualized care plans in collaboration with providers and the interdisciplinary team.
• Support medication management visits, including preparation, education, observation, and follow-up.
• Monitor patients for side effects, adverse reactions, and changes in mental or physical status; escalate concerns promptly per protocol.
• Provide patient and family education related to diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and safety measures.
• Prepare patients for TMS treatments in accordance with provider orders and established protocols.
• Operate TMS equipment following manufacturer guidelines and organizational policies (training provided as needed).
• Monitor patient tolerance, comfort, and response during and after TMS sessions.
• Document treatment sessions, patient responses, and clinical observations accurately.
• Communicate patient progress or concerns to the prescribing provider.
• Support Spravato® administration in compliance with the REMS program, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform pre-administration assessments, including vital signs and readiness checks.
• Observe patients during and after Spravato® dosing for required monitoring periods.
• Assess and document patient response, side effects (e.g., dissociation, blood pressure changes), and safety concerns.
• Provide post-treatment education and ensure safe discharge criteria are met.
• Maintain accurate REMS-related documentation and logs as required.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, pharmacists, and support staff to coordinate care.
• Assist with patient flow, scheduling coordination, and clinic operations for outpatient behavioral health, TMS, and Spravato® services.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport while supporting a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care environment.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Adhere to HIPAA, patient confidentiality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Follow federal, state, and organizational regulations governing behavioral health and interventional psychiatric services.
• Support accreditation, audit readiness, and quality standards as needed.
• May be designated as Nurse of the Day by the Nursing Coordinator and be responsible for providing guidance to the Medical Assistants in order to maintain clinic flow.