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RN-Assessment Nurse


Job Location:

Worcester, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 37 - 45
Posted: 29 September 2026 (16 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938 BHN has helped individuals families and communities thrive through compassionate high-quality care and support. We are currently seeking an Assessment Nurse to join our One Care team and help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier more fulfilling lives.

What We Offer:

  • Purpose-Driven Work Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals families and communities throughout Western Massachusetts.
  • Professional Growth Access ongoing training mentorship career development and advancement opportunities across one of the regions largest behavioral health organizations.
  • Supportive Team Culture Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values: Humanity Empowerment Accountability Respect and Teamwork.
  • Stability & Opportunity Build your career with a well-established organization serving Western Massachusetts since 1938.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Generous PTO 403(b) educational assistance medical dental vision employee assistance programs and more.
  • Certified Great Place to Work Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.

What You Will Do:

  • Conduct initial and annual health assessments in a way that promotes individuals served health safety dignity and respect.
  • Collaborate with individuals served to develop person-centered care plans.
  • Maintain a collaborative and professional relationship with the funding source staff and stakeholders to support the care of individuals served.
  • Educate individuals served and their families/supports on relevant health-related matters as appropriate.
  • Promote the use of InstED emergency department diversionary services with individuals served and their families/supports.
  • Maintain familiarity with One Care policies and procedures and adhere to any updates or changes.
  • Complete documentation in accordance with program policies and timeframe requirements and complete any additional program-specific forms and documents as required in a timely manner.
  • Attend in-services meetings and training courses as assigned and scheduled and keep mandatory trainings up to date.
  • Complete Critical Incident and Mandated Reporting processes as needed.

Who You Are:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Current Registered Nurse License by the Massachusetts Board of Registration; must maintain current RN licensure and certifications.
  • Demonstrated experience providing services to individuals with behavioral health and substance use disorders strongly preferred.
  • Bilingual Spanish and English speaking preferred.
  • Valid drivers license and reliable legally registered vehicle available for all working hours required.
  • Commitment to consumer empowerment growth human rights and community integration.
  • Knowledge of mental illness the interface between mental health and medical conditions and systems substance use and care management.
  • Professional demeanor in communicating with individuals served colleagues and other providers.
  • Demonstrates cultural and linguistic competence in working with individuals of varied cultural backgrounds and linguistic needs.
  • Exemplary and culturally sensitive customer service skills directed toward individuals served.
  • Demonstrates willingness and ability to serve challenging and diverse populations.
  • Familiarity with Internet email systems and electronic health records (EHRs).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals served providers and staff.
  • Working knowledge of program KPIs and performance metrics and how they impact the role the program and the overall mission of the One Care program.

Salary Range: $37.00-$45.50/hr


Required Experience:

IC


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BHN is a statewide behavioral health provider in Massachusetts helping people facing mental health, substance use, and developmental challenges live full lives.

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