Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health - $17-26 per hour

Tenet Massachusetts; Leicester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On bonus

Job summary

Tenet Massachusetts is seeking a Behavioral Health RN to provide milieu therapy, individual and group counseling, and participate in multidisciplinary care planning. You will monitor patient progress and document care in a hospital/community-based setting.

A Master’s degree and LPC license are required, with at least 1 year of experience or a supervised internship for new grads. Sign-on bonus available based on eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• LPC license required; new graduates may qualify with supervised-postgraduate counseling internship.
• 1 year of experience, or supervised internship with direct client contact.

Responsibilities

• Milieu therapy with assigned patients and collaboration with the nurse therapist.
• Lead or assist milieu groups, supporting treatment goals.
• Apply therapeutic techniques to engage patients and encourage participation.
• Collaborate in diagnosis, treatment planning, and information sharing.
• Record patient information and prepare regular mental status reports.

Skills

Milieu therapy

Psychological assessment

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Team collaboration

Documentation

Treatment planning

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology/Social Work

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Behavioral Health

Discipline: RN

Duration: Ongoing

Shift: days

Employment Type: Staff

Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on EligibilityPrimarily responsible for monitoring services and providing community support services and therapeutic services. The BHC uses a basic knowledge of diagnostic characteristics, symptomology of primary mental illness and knowledge of medications, side effects and benefits to provide services in a person-centered, supportive, community-based environment. The LPC is monitored by periodic supervision.

• Functions as a milieu therapist to assigned patients, including collaborating with the nurse therapist to determine a milieu treatment approach, functioning as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, administering an initial psychological assessment, and providing consistent individual counseling focused on treatment goals during hospitalization


• Participates in milieu therapy for patients on an individual or group basis. Leads or assists in milieu groups


• Incorporates knowledge of each patient's condition and application of various therapeutic techniques; ensures appropriate participation by patients


• Collaborates in the diagnosis and treatment of patients; shares information and participates in the formulation of treatment plans


• Records all appropriate information on patient charts; prepares regular reports describing each patient's mental status and functioning, as well as significant interactions.

Required

Education: Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.

Experience: If a new graduate, supervised-post graduate counseling experience (internship) with specified direct client contact under the supervision of a board-approved supervisor. Otherwise, 1 year of experience.

Certifications/License: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

About Tenet Massachusetts

Facilities:

• Saint Vincent Hospital – Worcester, MA


• MetroWest Medical Center – Framingham, MA


• Leonard Morse Hospital – Natick, MA (part of MWMC)

MA – SVH

Tenet’s Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality health care to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements. Among the distinctions that we have received include our designations as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in state‑of‑the‑art treatments like our CyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program which offers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges. Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital #1 in Cardiology in the state and one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties, and help support the overall health of our community.

MA – MWMC

Tenet’s MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893. MetroWest Medical Center is comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental health of our community. At Framingham Union Hospital, you’ll find comprehensive health care services for your entire family including 24‑hour emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high‑tech cancer treatments, and advanced maternity care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high risky pregnancy care. MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care. Our skilled cardiac team has been recognized as one of Healthgrades’ America’s 100 best hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023. At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our community.

Benefits

• Medical benefits


• Dental benefits


• 401k retirement plan


• Sign-On bonus