Registered Nurse, RN. Behavioral Health
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse
Base Pay Range
$42.00/hr - $57.00/hr
Compensation, Perks & Growth- Up to $10,000 Sign‑On Bonus (based on position and experience)
- Competitive base pay with generous shift differentials
- Medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Company Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Company‑paid Short‑Term Disability
- Well‑Being programs including discounted local gym memberships
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Extended Illness Bank
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Life, Accident, and Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including Free Telemedicine for all employees
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
- Brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art facility
- Employee Engagement Committee hosting events weekly, monthly, and quarterly
- Collaborative, team‑oriented culture with strong leadership support
- Career advancement and succession planning for upward mobility
- Educational partnerships with local colleges for experiential hands‑on learning
- Confidential Referral Program: reward up to $3,000 for RN referrals
- New wings opening in 2026 expanding service lines
- Part of Lifepoint Health and Baystate Health, a leading healthcare network
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you play a key role in fulfilling our mission to make communities healthier
. You’ll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to transforming lives through safe, evidence‑based, and trauma‑informed care.
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care and clinical coordination within our behavioral health units, delivering quality, compassionate care for child (ages 5‑17), adult, geriatric, and forensic patients. You’ll work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.
Reports to:
Chief Nursing Officer
. FLSA:
Non‑Exempt
.
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing program (ADN) required; BSN preferred.
- Current unencumbered RN license in Massachusetts (or compact state) required.
- BLS (CPR) – required upon hire
- CPI or Handle With Care – preferred
- ACLS – preferred
- CRRN – preferred
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- 6+ months Med/Surg experience – preferred
- Behavioral Health or Psychiatric experience – preferred
- Strong communication, assessment, and de‑escalation skills
- Calm, compassionate, and focused under pressure
- Team‑oriented with a passion for patient‑centered care
- Understanding of Trauma‑informed care – preferred
- Participate as a key collaborator on the patient team during the behavioral health journey
- Provide direct nursing care according to established standards and procedures
- Assess patient conditions, develop individualized care plans, and document progress
- Administer medications and treatments safely
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other clinicians to coordinate care
- Support psychiatric emergencies and crisis interventions
- Promote a culture of safety, dignity, and respect
- Engage in professional development and performance improvement initiatives
- Communicate effectively with patients’ families, legal guardians, and regulatory bodies
Our Behavioral Health Department is a 150‑bed inpatient facility designed to foster healing, safety, and innovation. With a 1:6‑1:8 nurse‑to‑patient ratio, our nurses provide specialized, compassionate care across children, adults, geriatrics, and forensic units.
About Valley Springs Behavioral Health HospitalValley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital delivers exceptional mental health and addiction treatment services in a modern, patient‑centered environment. We are the largest behavioral health hospital in Western Massachusetts, driven by a shared mission of making communities healthier® through teamwork, compassion, and clinical excellence.
Equal Employment OpportunityValley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Other Career Opportunities- LPNs – Up to $5,000 Sign‑On Bonus
- CNAs & Behavioral Health Technicians – All shifts, Forensic & General Inpatient
- Clinical Program Therapists / Social Workers
- Therapist Interns & Activity Therapists
- Receptionists & Environmental Services Technicians
- Nurse Practitioners & Psychiatrists (MDs)
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