Nurse Manager at Behavioral Health Network, Inc. in Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Description




Are you a nursing leader passionate about guiding individuals seeking to overcome addiction?


Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Nurse Manager in the Carlson Recovery Centerprogram at Behavioral Health Network! Be part of a team that can positively impact the lives of individuals struggling with the complex issues of addiction and working towards identifying sustainable pathways towards recovery.



Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Carlson Recovery Center program with the following:

• Effectively resolving daily operational issues of the unit/clinical area.


• Effectively delegating, negotiating and facilitating problem solving of unit based issues as needed and providing feedback to team members.


• Providing leadership and supervision to the nurses and Recovery Specialists to ensure the quality care that incorporates the clinical understanding of addiction, dual diagnosis, and related health care issues.


• Identifying and addressing complex individual/family needs and system issues in developing a dynamic plan of care.


• Considering the impact of cultural differences on care and incorporating culturally sensitive interventions using consultation and resources.


• Planning for expected and unexpected changes with and making clinical decisions on complex, challenging individuals.


• Empathizing and establishing healthy therapeutic relationships with individuals served.


• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and accreditation agency standards.

Who are we?


The Carlson Recovery Center serves those 18 years of age and older who are suffering from drug and alcohol addiction within the first 5-7 days of their recovery. The 32-bed program is also open to those who are under a court order to seek treatment. A 24-hour multidisciplinary team, including a Medical Director, a board-certified Family Physician, and an Addiction Medicine Physician, provides acute treatment and detoxification services.



Reasons to work with BHN:

• Work with an agency who does amazing things for others


• You will be able to change a person's life


• You will expand your experience in mental & behavioral health and nursing.


• You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency


• You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment


• You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available

What are we looking for in a Nurse Manager?

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree (preferred), or Diploma/Degree in Nursing.


• Related experience in mental or behavioral health or substance use recovery (highly preferred).


• At least two years of supervisory experience (required).


• Current Registered Nursing licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Registration (required).


• Knowledge of quality assurance and CARF standards.


• Two years of sobriety required as required by the funding source BSAS, if applicable (required).

How do I apply to be a Nurse Manager?


If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!



BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Apply Now