Description
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, a state-of-the-art hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health, seeks passionate, creative, and goal-oriented team members. 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. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to build a career that touches lives.
- Brand-new (ground-up) Behavioral Health Hospital
- State-of-the-art psychiatric facility serving pediatric to geriatric
- Competitive above market pay rates
- Up to $5/hour shift differential for nights/weekends
As a Behavioral Health Intake Clinician – Registered Nurse / RN you will:
- This individual is responsible for working with internal and external customers to identify patients appropriate for admission to the Behavioral Health Unit.
- The individual is responsible for conducting a crisis assessment as identified in the essential job specific functions.
- Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation.
- Develops nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary.
- Communicates changes in patient’s clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager and Director of Intake and Admission as appropriate.
Qualifications
As a Behavioral Health Intake Clinician – Registered Nurse / RN you will have:
Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing.
Current state licensure as Registered Nurse / RN.
BCLS certification.
ACLS preferred.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a psychiatric setting.
Experience in crisis counseling and crisis evaluations preferred