Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Hope Network; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HealthBar services

Medical, Vision, & Dental Care

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Educational Reimbursement

Career-Pathing Opportunities

Paid Training

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Hope Network seeks a Behavioral Health Nurse to deliver psychiatric nursing services across residential, crisis, and community programs. You will collaborate with psychiatrists and care teams to coordinate treatment and support recovery-based, trauma-informed care while ensuring HIPAA-compliant documentation.

Required is a BSN or RN with Michigan licensure and strong communication. The role includes on-call duties, alignment with program needs, and opportunities for supervision and professional

Qualifications

• RN or BSN required.
• Active State of Michigan RN licensure.
• 4+ years of psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of recovery-based care, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, Seeking Safety, and Family Psychoeducation.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric nursing services across residential, crisis, and community-based programs.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and care teams to coordinate psychiatric and medical treatment.
• Support individuals through recovery-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally competent nursing care.
• Conduct psychiatric and health assessments, screenings, and ongoing monitoring of treatment progress.
• Lead and support medication administration and pharmaceutical management under clinical oversight.
• Identify and respond to emergency or crisis situations using standard clinical practices.
• Participate in treatment planning, goal setting, care coordination, and referrals to community resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Participate in audits, reporting, staff meetings, and quality, safety, and satisfaction initiatives.
• May provide clinical supervision and support for LPNs, including coaching.
• Participate in on-call nursing coverage, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Informed Care

Stages of Change

Family Psychoeducation

Recovery-based care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Active State of Michigan RN Licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Behavioral Health Nurse

We are helping people overcome. Join us.

Each year at Hope Network, 2,800+ talented professionals serve individuals across 280 unique locations. Together, we create opportunities for recovery, independence, and meaningful lives. Click here to watch what we mean.

Why Join Our Team?

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Care
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Educational Reimbursement
• Career-Pathing Opportunities
• Paid Training
• Employee Referral Bonus
• HealthBar Services

What You’ll Do

• Provide psychiatric nursing services across residential, crisis, and community-based programs in alignment with model fidelity and program needs.
• Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and internal/external care teams to coordinate psychiatric and medical treatment.
• Support individuals served through recovery-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally competent nursing care.
• Conduct psychiatric and health assessments, screenings, AIMS testing, and ongoing monitoring of treatment progress.
• Lead and support medication administration, monitoring, and pharmaceutical management under appropriate clinical oversight.
• Identify and respond to emergency or crisis situations using accepted clinical and crisis intervention practices.
• Participate in treatment planning, goal setting, care coordination, and referrals to community resources.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Participate in audits, reporting, staff meetings, and quality, safety, and satisfaction initiatives.
• May provide clinical supervision and support for LPNs, including performance oversight and coaching.
• Participate in on-call nursing coverage as assigned, including emergency response.

Anticipated Work Schedule

• Flexible schedule based on program needs
• On-call availability required, including nights, weekends, or holidays as assigned

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Active State of Michigan RN Licensure
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record per Hope Network policy
• Four or more years of psychiatric nursing experience, preferred
• Knowledge of recovery-based care, Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Trauma-Informed Care, Seeking Safety, and Family Psychoeducation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet documentation timelines
• Comfort using technology including Microsoft Office Suite and electronic systems
• Demonstrated professionalism, emotional maturity, and sound clinical judgment

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our strength lies in our diversity—empowering us to meet the unique needs of over 34,000 individuals we serve each year. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the diverse perspectives that each team member brings to our mission.