Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Hope Network; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, & Dental Care

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Educational Reimbursement

Career-Pathing Opportunities

Paid Training

Employee Referral Bonus

HealthBar Services

Job summary

Hope Network is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver recovery‑focused psychiatric and medical nursing care. You will collaborate with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, support medication management, and assess changing needs to help individuals on their recovery journey.

You will build meaningful relationships, promote safety and well‑being, and apply trauma‑informed and culturally responsive care practices across programs; on‑site schedule

Qualifications

• Active Michigan RN license in good standing.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented care and trauma-informed approaches.
• Proficient communication with individuals, families, and care teams.
• Ability to assess needs and document timely care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric and medical nursing care across assigned programs.
• Partner with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary teams to develop and coordinate individualized care.
• Support medication management and monitor changes in health or clinical status.
• Provide nursing assessment, education, intervention, and follow-up based on individual needs.
• Promote recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care practices.
• Advocate for individuals and help coordinate appropriate medical and psychiatric services.
• Collaborate with caregivers, families, providers, and other care team members to support positive outcomes.
• Create a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for the individuals served.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Informed Care

Family Psychoeducation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Communication skills

Assessment & care planning

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Use your nursing expertise to make a lasting impact in behavioral health.

As a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN), you’ll provide compassionate, recovery-focused psychiatric and medical nursing care to individuals across our programs. You’ll work closely with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate care, support medication management, assess changing needs, and help individuals achieve their personal recovery goals.

This is an opportunity to combine your clinical skills with your passion for behavioral health, mental health, and person-centered care. You’ll build meaningful relationships with the individuals we serve while promoting safety, stability, independence, and overall well-being.

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 and medical nursing care across assigned programs.
• Partner with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary teams to develop and coordinate individualized care.
• Support medication management and monitor individuals for changes in health or clinical status.
• Provide nursing assessment, education, intervention, and follow-up based on individual needs.
• Promote recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care practices.
• Advocate for individuals and help coordinate appropriate medical and psychiatric services.
• Collaborate with caregivers, families, providers, and other members of the care team to support positive outcomes.
• Help create a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for the individuals we serve.

Anticipated Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• On-call availability required, including nights, weekends, or holidays as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Active Michigan RN license in good standing.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented care, Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Trauma-Informed Care, Seeking Safety, and Family Psychoeducation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently, prioritize competing needs, and meet documentation deadlines.
• Comfort using technology, electronic health records, Microsoft Office Suite, and other electronic systems.
• Demonstrated professionalism, emotional maturity, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to remain calm and effective in challenging situations.

Preferred

• 4 yrs. of psychiatric or behavioral health nursing experience

What Makes This Opportunity Meaningful

Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to use your clinical expertise to help someone move forward in their recovery. If you’re an RN who is passionate about behavioral health, enjoys working collaboratively, and wants to build meaningful connections with the people you serve, this could be the opportunity for you.