Assistant Director, Nursing

Your experience matters

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Baystate Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your compassion, leadership, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our Behavioral Health team works in a 150-bed inpatient facility focused on healing, safety, and innovation. Nurses benefit from a collaborative, team-oriented culture with balanced assignments and strong leadership support. We provide care across psychiatric, dual diagnosis, geriatric, and chemical dependency populations while promoting professional growth and work-life balance.

How you’ll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role will:

Assess patients and plan care within established timeframes while documenting findings according to policy
Oversee and supervise the assigned shift, ensuring smooth clinical operations
Provide leadership through delegation of tasks such as group facilitation, close observation, and patient supervision
Ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and high-quality patient care is consistently delivered
Monitor patients for changes in condition and respond appropriately, including physician notification
Administer medications in accordance with hospital policy
Deliver compassionate care using empathy, dignity, and respect in all patient interactions
Support and execute individualized treatment plans to achieve patient goals
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have a current RN license in the state of Massachusetts and graduate from an accredited nursing program. Additional requirements include:

Associate’s degree in nursing required; BSN preferred
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required within 30 days of hire
De-escalation certification required within 30 days of hire
Behavioral Health, Psychiatric, or Chemical Dependency experience preferred
Experience with patient assessments, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration preferred
Strong communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills
Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations
Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care

Schedule

Full-Time

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: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
Financial Protection & PTO: Paid time off, disability coverage, and paid family leave
Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance, certification support, and 401(k) with company match
Employee Well-being: Wellness programs, mental health support, and employee assistance programs
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to apply or have questions? Contact DK Lyons at 850-842-8832.

More about Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is a 150-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital serving the Western Massachusetts community. We provide comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment services in a modern, patient-centered environment. As a joint venture between Lifepoint Health and Baystate Health, we are committed to making communities healthier® through teamwork, compassion, and clinical excellence.

Hourly Range

$51.06 – $68.94 per hour

EEOC Statement

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

About UsLifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. About the TeamWe employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.