What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Registered Nurse - PACT-Y Team position at HFLW Brand?
When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.
For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25 community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future.
To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXedSArtYbg
About Us
We are a mission-driven organization committed to empowering youth and families through innovative, community-based mental health services. Our PACT-Y team provides intensive, wraparound support for youth and young adults with serious mental health challenges, ensuring care is youth-guided, family-driven, and trauma-informed.
Role Overview
As a Psychiatric Registered Nurse on our PACT-Y team, you will play a vital role in promoting health and wellness for youth in home and community settings. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team—including clinicians, vocational specialists, and peer mentors—to deliver integrated care that supports recovery and resilience.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide medication administration (oral and IM), monitoring, and education.
- Conduct health assessments and monitor for side effects or contraindications.
- Coordinate medical care with primary care and specialty providers.
- Support youth and families in developing healthy lifestyle habits.
- Participate in daily team meetings and treatment planning.
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with DMH and agency standards.
Qualifications
- Current Massachusetts RN license (unencumbered).
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (psychiatric or youth-focused preferred).
- CPR certification required.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, community-based setting.
- Willingness to work occasional weekends and respond to urgent needs.
Valuing Diversity
We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.
What The Home Can Offer You
In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available
- Extensive training to new staff
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- And more!
Pay Range Positioning Summary
The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.
Salary : $2,400