Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Services (BHS)

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join a Behavioral Health Services team within a community-based hospital setting. This role is ideal for an RN who is passionate about supporting individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges in a close-knit, patient-centered environment.

The RN will play a key role in delivering high-quality care, supporting crisis stabilization, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote patient safety, recovery, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients with behavioral health and/or substance use disorders


• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including mental status exams and risk evaluations


• Administer medications and monitor therapeutic responses, including psychotropic medications


• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with providers and care teams


• Monitor patient behavior and provide timely interventions, including de-escalation techniques


• Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff


• Accurately document patient care and progress in EMR systems


• Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other clinical staff


• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies


• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, state regulations, and patient safety standards

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (New Hampshire or compact state)


• Minimum 1+ years of nursing experience (behavioral health or psychiatric experience preferred)


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required


• Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to respond effectively in crisis situations


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient behavioral health, psychiatric units, or emergency department settings


• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or similar de-escalation training


• Familiarity with EMR systems (Epic, Cerner, or similar)


• BSN preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

• Crisis management and de-escalation


• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking


• Compassionate, patient-centered care approach


• Effective communication and teamwork


• Adaptability in a dynamic clinical environment

Work Environment

• Community-based behavioral health setting


• Close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams


• Exposure to varying levels of patient acuity


• Shift-based schedule, including nights and weekends

Why This Opportunity

• Meaningful work in a community-focused healthcare environment


• Strong team culture with a collaborative approach to patient care


• Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient outcomes


• Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growth