Behavioral Health Registered Nurse, RN

Elara Capital

. Assess patients' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeAmherst • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $85,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, care plan development, and behavioral health education while providing compassionate support in clinical settings. Proficient in supervising care teams and ensuring quality patient care through effective communication and collaboration.

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Registered Nurse LicensePatient AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentBehavioral Health EducationClinical Care Experience

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentBehavioral Health SupportSymptom ManagementClinical CareEnd-of-Life SupportBereavement AssessmentPatient MonitoringLifting and Transferring PatientsHome Health Experience

Soft Skills

Compassionate CareCommunicationSupervisionTeam SupportProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse License

Industry Keywords

Home HealthClinical Care SettingBehavioral HealthPatient CareCare Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess patients' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs
Manage a caseload and develop, coordinate, and update individualized care plans
Complete initial assessments and provide ongoing evaluations during patient visits
Monitor patient progress and communicate changes with physicians, supervisors, and the care team
Update care plans based on patients' changing needs
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the plan of care and behavioral health support
Teach behavioral health care and symptom management to staff in partner care settings
Supervise and support Behavioral Health Aides and LPNs while ensuring quality care
Report safety concerns or other issues to supervisors as needed
Provide compassionate end-of-life support and complete bereavement assessments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current State license as a Registered Nurse
Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associates or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
1+ year of experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record, or have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations
Home Health experience is preferred, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

$5,000 sign-on bonus
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Pet insurance
401(k) with employer match
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
Continuing education opportunities at no cost for all employees
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Family and pet bereavement leave
Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply)
Mileage reimbursement