What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse, RN. Behavioral Health position at Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital?
Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health
Job Type: Full-Time | Shift: Night (7 PM – 7 AM)
SOB: Up to $10,000
Salary Range: $42.55-57.55 Depending on YORWE
New Grads Welcome! On the job Training & Mentoring.
Compensation, Perks & Growth:
At Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, we believe great care starts with taking care of our team. That’s why we offer competitive pay, generous sign-on bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth.
What You’ll Receive:
- 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).
- Employers paid Short-Term Disability.
- Company sponsored Well-Being programs including reduced price local gym memberships.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Extended Illness Bank.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Tuition Reimbursement program.
- Company provided Life, Accident, and Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which includes Free Telemedicine for all employees.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
Employee Experience Highlights:
- Brand-new, state-of-the-art facility built from the ground up.
- Funshine Crew Employee Engagement Committee hosting weekly, monthly, and quarterly events.
- 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.
- New Hire Employee Refer-A-Friend Program:
- Refer an RN Earn up to $3,000.
- Refer an LPN Earn up to $2,000.
- Refer a Clinical Therapist Earn up to $1,000.
- Expanding service lines with new wings opening in 2026.
- Part of Lifepoint Health, one of the nation’s leading healthcare networks with over 55,000 employees coast to coast, and Baystate Health, Western Massachusetts premier hospital system.
Your Experience Matters:
At Valley Springs, your well-being matters — because when you thrive, your patients do too. As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’ll play a key role in fulfilling our mission to make communities healthier.
Here, you’re not just an employee — you’re part of a compassionate team dedicated to transforming lives through safe, evidence-based, and trauma-informed care.
Join us and discover a career where your expertise, empathy, and leadership make a lasting impact.
Position Summary:
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
Education & Licensure Requirements:
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing program (ADN) Required, BSN Preferred.
Licensure:
- Current unencumbered RN license in the state of Massachusetts (or compact state as applicable) Required.
Certifications:
- BLS (CPR) — Required upon hire.
- CPI or Handle With Care – Preferred.
- ACLS — Preferred.
- CRRN — Preferred.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program — Required.
- 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).
Essential Job Functions
- Nurses at Valley Springs are active participants and key collaborators on the patient team in a patient's 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 and professionally with patients' families' legal guardians and regulatory bodies.
Department Overview:
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 Hospital:
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital delivers exceptional mental health and addiction treatment services in a modern, patient-centered environment.
We are proud to be the largest Behavioral Health Hospital in Western Massachusetts, driven by a shared mission of making communities healthier® through teamwork, compassion, and clinical excellence.
Other Career Opportunities:
Looking to explore other roles? We’re hiring for:
- 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).
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.
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.
Join the Best Team in Behavioral Health
Whether you’re beginning your journey or advancing your career in behavioral health, Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital offers the environment, resources, and support to help you succeed.
Apply today — where compassion meets opportunity.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
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