Aspire Health and Community Services recognizes that attracting and retaining exceptional staff is the key to providing excellent care for our clients. Whether a staff member is providing direct care to those we serve or working on the administrative end supporting the services we are proud to provide, each person’s contribution is highly valued.
Our mission, vision and values are supported by organizational culture guiding the work for every staff member: We are one compassionate, accountable community.
Working at Aspire Health and Community Services can provide enormous job satisfaction. Your contribution is serving to help fulfill a mission, vision and values that support our belief that mental health is the foundation of a person’s overall health and we work to foster an environment that is safe and supportive and free of judgement or prejudice around mental health. In addition, Aspire Health and Community Services offers a competitive package of compensation and benefits.
Part time 16 hours/week
Schedules available:
Saturday and Sunday 7 AM - 3 PM
Saturday and Sunday 3 PM - 11 PM
Friday and Saturday 11 PM - 7 AM
Under the direction of the Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) Nurse Manager and working with the CCS Nurses and Prescribing Professionals, works to provide specialized care to adults in a 24-hour behavioral health crisis stabilization setting.
The Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) Unit: an integral part of the Aspire Health Alliance's Emergency Services team, provides a staff-secure, safe, and structured crisis stabilization and treatment services in a community-based program that serves as a medically necessary, less restrictive, and voluntary alternative to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. The unit offers individuals access to our newly renovated 10 on-site beds during times of crisis where the length of stay is generally three to five days but is flexible to meet individual needs.
Responsible for:
- Monitoring and Documenting medication self administration during clients’ stay
- Monitoring client physical medical issues and working with Mental Health Workers to arrange for acute medical care for clients when needed
- Facilitating health and wellness groups and activities
- Delivering treatment interventions that are strength based and solution-focused
- Encouraging consumer completed risk management/safety plans and Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP)
- Coordinating with clients’ outpatient and CCS care providers
- Completing documentation per shift as assigned
- Participating in ongoing required training
Required:
- Must demonstrate the following characteristics: reliable, responsible, team player, ability to grow and learn in the position, detail-oriented, organized, flexible, capacity to provide support and quality care to improve the physical and mental health of individuals served.
- Must be an independent problem-solver, able to work with minimal supervision when necessary
- One-year experience in an acute mental health and/or dual diagnosis setting (preferred)
- Familiarity with Recovery oriented treatment for severe mental illness (preferred)
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing program (Diploma/Associates/or Bachelor’s degree)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) must be licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration
LPN shift differentials for the Stabilization Unit position are:
- 7a – 11p (Sat & Sun only) = Base + $1.00
- 11p – 7a (ANY day of the week) = Base + $2.00
- 3-11pm (Monday through Friday) = Base + $1.00
Compensation is based on candidate experience, qualifications, and certifications and licenses. Annual ranges listed are based on a full-time, 40 hours per week position.
Aspire Health and Community Services is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support, and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health and Community Services strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.
Skills Required
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing program (Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor's)
- Demonstrated reliability, responsibility, teamwork, detail-orientation, organization, flexibility, and commitment to quality care
- Independent problem-solver able to work with minimal supervision
- One-year experience in an acute mental health and/or dual diagnosis setting
- Familiarity with recovery-oriented treatment for severe mental illness
What We Do
Aspire Health Alliance provides comprehensive behavioral health services, including mental health treatment, substance use care, and crisis support, for children, teens, and adults.
