Licensed Practical Nurse​/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Behavioral Health

Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Behavioral Health Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $44.00/hr

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Shift: Days (7 AM - 7 PM)
• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000
• Salary Range: $30-$44.75/hr (Depending on YORWE)
• New Grads Welcome: On-the-Job Training & Mentorship Provided

Benefits & Compensation

• Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (based on position and experience)
• Competitive base pay + shift differentials
• Medical, Dental, Pharmacy & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
• Company Sponsored Well-Being Programs (including gym membership discounts)
• Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Bank
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement & Continuing Education Support
• Company-Paid Life, Accident & Disability Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including Free Telemedicine
• Career advancement pathways (LPN → RN → Supervisor → Nursing Leadership)

Employee Experience Matters

• Brand-new state-of-the-art facility
• Funshine Crew Employee Engagement Committee events
• Strong team culture with supportive nursing leadership
• New unit expansions opening in 2026
• Educational partnerships with local schools for clinical growth
• Refer-a-Friend Program
• Refer an RN → Earn up to $3,000
• Refer an LPN → Earn up to $2,000
• Refer a Therapist → Earn up to $1,000

Valley Springs is a joint venture between Lifepoint Health (55,000+ employees nationwide) and Baystate Health
, Western MA's premier health system.

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to patients hospitalized for treatment of behavioral health, psychiatric conditions, substance use, or dual-diagnosis disorders. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN delivers compassionate, trauma-informed care while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

You will play a key role as part of a multi-disciplinary care team
, supporting treatment planning, de‑escalation, medication administration, observation protocols, and patient education.

Reports To: Nurse Manager / Chief Nursing Officer
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Education & Licensure Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN Program (Required)
• License: Current LPN/LVN License in the State of Massachusetts (Required)
• Certifications: CPR (Required upon hire); CPI/Handle With Care (Preferred or obtained within 30 days)

Experience Preferred (Not Required)

• Behavioral Health, Detox, Psychiatric, or Med/Surg experience
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care practices

Essential

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision
• Conduct patient observations and safety checks
• Administer medications safely and per protocol
• Transcribe and carry out physician orders accurately
• Document patient status, response to interventions, and progress toward goals
• Assist with psychiatric emergencies and crisis stabilization
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and care expectations
• Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring dignity, rights, and confidentiality
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Support detox monitoring protocols as applicable
• Communicate clinical updates to RN, provider, and care team
• Promote a positive, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment

Other duties may be assigned based on unit needs.

Department Overview

Our 150-bed Behavioral Health Hospital is structured to support:

• Child & Adolescent Care (Ages 5-17)
• Adult Mental Health
• Geriatric Behavioral Health
• Forensic Treatment Programs

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6-1:8

Structured team-based care model.

Grow Your Career With Us

• Paid Residency & Transition-to-Practice Programs
• Clinical Ladder Advancement
• Leadership Development Pathways
• LPN-to-RN Tuition Support Options

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Join the Best Team in Behavioral Health

You’ll be part of a compassionate, dedicated team transforming lives and strengthening our community.

Apply Today - Where Compassion Meets Opportunity.

Lifepoint 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

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