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

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 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• 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, 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