Licensed Practical Nurse​/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Behavioral Health

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Health
Job Type: Full-Time|
Shift: Days (7 AM - 7 PM)
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000
Salary Range: $30-$44.75/hr (Depending on YORWE)
New Grads Welcome! On-the-Job Training & Mentorship Provided.

At Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
, we believe great care starts with taking care of our team. We offer competitive pay, sign-on bonuses, and benefits designed to support your long-term well-being and professional success.

What You'll Receive:

• Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (based on position and experience)

• Competitive base pay + shift differentials

• Medical, Dental, Pharmacy & Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability

• Company Sponsored Well-Being Programs (including gym membership discounts)

• Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Bank

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Tuition Reimbursement & Continuing Education Support

• Company-Paid Life, Accident & Disability Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including Free Telemedicine

• Career advancement pathways (LPN → RN → Supervisor → Nursing Leadership

• Brand-new state-of-the-art facility

• Funshine Crew Employee Engagement Committee events

• Strong team culture with supportive nursing leadership

• New unit expansions opening in 2026

• Educational partnerships with local schools for clinical growth

• Refer-a-Friend Program
  - Refer an RN → Earn up to $3,000
  - Refer an LPN → Earn up to $2,000
  - Refer a Therapist → Earn up to $1,000

Valley Springs is a joint venture between Lifepoint Health (55,000+ employees nationwide) and Baystate Health
, Western MA's premier health system.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to patients hospitalized for treatment of behavioral health, psychiatric conditions, substance use, or dual-diagnosis disorders. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN delivers compassionate, trauma-informed care while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

You will play a key role as part of a multi-disciplinary care team
, supporting treatment planning, de-escalation, medication administration, observation protocols, and patient education.

Reports To: Nurse Manager / Chief Nursing Officer
FLSA: Non-Exempt

• Education
  :
  Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN Program (Required)
• License
  :
  Current LPN/LVN License in the State of Massachusetts (Required)
• Certifications
  : CPR (Required upon hire); CPI/Handle With Care (Preferred or obtained within 30 days)

Experience Preferred (Not Required):

• Behavioral Health, Detox, Psychiatric, or Med/Surg experience

• Familiarity with trauma-informed care practices

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision

• Conduct patient observations and safety checks

• Administer medications safely and per protocol

• Transcribe and carry out physician orders accurately

• Document patient status, response to interventions, and progress toward goals

• Assist with psychiatric emergencies and crisis stabilization

• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and care expectations

• Serve as a patient advocate
  , ensuring dignity, rights, and confidentiality

• Participate actively in interdisciplinary treatment planning

• Support detox monitoring protocols as applicable

• Communicate clinical updates to RN, provider, and care team

• Promote a positive, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment

Other duties may be assigned based on unit needs.

Our 150-bed Behavioral Health Hospital is structured to support:

• Child & Adolescent Care (Ages 5-17)

• Adult Mental Health

• Geriatric Behavioral Health

• Forensic Treatment Programs

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6-1:8
Structured team-based care model.

We are committed to developing our employees through:

• Paid Residency & Transition-to-Practice Programs

• Clinical Ladder Advancement

• Leadership Development Pathways

• LPN-to-RN Tuition Support Options

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.