Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health•Holyoke, MA

13d•$43 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health Job Type: Full-Time | Shift: Days (7 AM – 7 PM) Salary Range: $42.55-57.45 Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (based on position and experience). 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. 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. 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: A joint venture between LifePoint, a 55,000 plus employee organization specializing in behavioral health rehab and acute hospitals, and Bayside health western Massachusetts premier and largest network of hospitals. 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. 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program — Required.
Current unencumbered RN license in the state of Massachusetts (or compact state as applicable) Required.
BLS (CPR) — Required upon hire.
Strong communication, assessment, and de-escalation skills.
Calm, compassionate, and focused under pressure.
Team-oriented with a passion for patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

BSN Preferred.
CPI or Handle With Care – Preferred.
ACLS — Preferred.
CRRN — Preferred.
6+ months Med/Surg experience - Preferred.
Behavioral Health or Psychiatric experience - Preferred.
Understanding of Trauma –informed care (Preferred).

Responsibilities

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.