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Job DescriptionLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Health 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. Compensation, Perks & Growth At Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, we believe great care starts with taking care of our team. We offer competitive pay, sign-on bonuses, and benefits designed to support your long-term well-being and professional success. What You'll Receive: 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 RequirementDetailsEducationGraduate of an accredited LPN/LVN Program (Required)LicenseCurrent LPN/LVN License in the State of Massachusetts (Required)CertificationsCPR (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 We are committed to developing our employees through: 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.. About Us 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. About the Team We 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.