CSO is looking for Relief Nurses for our Medical Respite Program in Northampton.

This program is a 10-bed Medical Respite, located centrally to the CSO service area in Northampton, MA. Medical Respite team members will support guests in healing and ultimately transitioning to appropriate housing.

The ideal nurse candidate for this role is someone who has experience with complex medical needs, managing emergency situations, and who is flexible and confident.

As a Relief Medical Respite Nurse:

You Will:

• Use a Harm Reduction approach to medical, behavioral health, and social concerns to best meet clients' stated needs.
• Use patient-centered strategies and shared clinical decision making to best support our guests' medical needs.
• Be knowledgeable about drug use, addiction, and multiple pathways to recovery.
• Complete health assessments of clients as appropriate and document in CSO's Electronic Health Record. This includes vital signs, physical assessment, and other relevant point of care data such as blood glucose levels.
• Support Medical Respite team by screening patient referrals from the hospital for appropriateness based on their medical needs.
• Review discharge paperwork and documentation of visits with PCP and specialists. Capture problems list, labs, plans and document in the EHR.
• Provide health education to clients
• Monitor the health and safety of clients when needed, including documentation, and provide closer observation as needed.
• Provide supportive counseling and safety strategies to mitigate risks for clients.
• Act as a resource and knowledge base for the rest of the care team.

Your Background:

• Must be Licensed in MA as a Registered Nurse
• Experience with complex medical needs. Strong medical-surgical or ER experience is preferred.
• Experience treating individuals with serious mental illness and substance use disorders is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

We can accommodate flexible scheduling needs, including partial shifts.

We seek applicants who embody CSO's values by being:

• Positive -- maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions.
• Respectful -- collaborating and effectively communicating.
• Insightful -- demonstrating self-awareness and effectively priority setting.
• Conscientious -- taking accountability and applying feedback.
• Independent - taking initiative on issues and being solutions focused.

What We Offer:

Competitive salaries, top-rated, full health and dental coverage, free CEUs for in-house training, ample paid time off, a 403B retirement savings plan, employee referral bonuses, group rate supplemental insurances, a premier employee assistance program, personal cell phone plan discounts, and a flexible, supportive work environment fostering collaboration.

Why Join CSO?

For more than 50 years, Clinical & Support Options, Inc. (CSO) has been providing innovative, compassionate behavioral health services throughout Western Massachusetts. With locations across Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and surrounding communities, our multidisciplinary teams work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.

When you join CSO, you become part of a mission-driven organization where collaboration, professional growth, and community partnerships are valued. We encourage our employees to bring their ideas, strengths, and unique perspectives to their work—and provide opportunities to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career along the way.

Come grow with us and make a difference in the communities we serve!

A Great Place to Work

CSO was named a Healthcare Industry Top Workplace, and has been recognized as the fastest-growing behavioral health agency in Western Massachusetts. Our commitment to our employees is reflected in our consistently strong internal employee satisfaction results, with more than 90% of CSO staff reporting that they would recommend CSO as a great place to work.

We invite you to learn more about CSO and discover what makes our organization a great place to build your career.

Professional Development

We are committed to helping our employees continue to learn and grow. CSO offers in-house training and professional development opportunities in areas such as:

Trauma-Informed Care • Motivational Interviewing • Mindfulness Skills • and more

EOE/AA