Assessment Specialist, (RN) Behavioral Health

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & insurance options

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital in Holyoke, MA, is seeking an Assessment Specialist - RN for full-time night shifts (3 x 12-hour shifts, 7:00 pm–7:30 am, every other weekend, holiday rotation). The RN will perform intake assessments, screen for emergencies, and coordinate referrals in a behavioral health environment.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, has psychiatric healthcare experience, and demonstrates strong assessment and collaboration with reviewing bodies.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license.
• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing.
• Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a psychiatric healthcare setting; chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, geriatric patients preferred.
• Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.

Responsibilities

• Receive inquiry calls and facilitate timely face-to-face assessments or direct callers to appropriate community resources.
• Within a behavioral health setting, conduct or ensure comprehensive assessments by qualified mental health professionals.
• Screen for medical and behavioral emergencies, provide high-quality therapeutic care.
• Assist patients in accessing appropriate treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric disorders.

Skills

RN license

Psychiatric nursing experience

Assessment skills

Communication with external reviewers

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) or equivalent

Job description

Assessment Specialist - RN

Job Type: Fulltime Nights

Schedule: 3 - 12-hour shifts, Nights 7:00 pm - 7:30 am, every other weekend, Holiday rotation* Cross training across all units

Your experience matters Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Assessment Specialist - RN joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital offers compassionate, high-quality inpatient and outpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment for teens, adults, and seniors. We provide a full-range of evidence-based medical and clinical services in a state-of-the-art healing environment. Programs include inpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

How you'll contribute

The Assessment Specialist - RN is responsible for receiving inquiry calls and facilitating timely face-to-face assessments or directing callers to appropriate community resources. Working within a behavioral health setting, the RN conducts or ensures comprehensive assessments by qualified mental health professionals for individuals presenting with psychiatric, emotional, or substance use concerns. The role includes screening for medical and behavioral emergencies, providing high-quality therapeutic care, and assisting patients in accessing appropriate treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric disorders.

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Applicants should have a current state RN license.
• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing or relevant state licensure required
• Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a psychiatric healthcare setting working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, geriatric patients preferred.
• Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities

More about Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, a state-of-the-art, 150-bed hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health, in Holyoke, MA. We provide evidence-based mental health care, including programs for child/adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. Our treatment is built on a psychosocial model of care and follows the core principles of resilience, recovery and restoration.

Hourly range: $38.30 - 51.70 per hour

EEOC Statement

"EEOC Statement"Lifepoint Behavioral Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Lifepoint Behavioral Healthis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."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.