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Vincent Medical Center Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty Behavioral Health Job ID 37725863 Job Title RN - Behavioral Health Weekly Pay $1865.0 Shift Details Shift 8 HR Evenings ...

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Details Client Name Salem Hospital Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty Behavioral Health Job ID 37691056 Job Title RN - Behavioral Health Weekly Pay $1326.0 Shift Details Shift ...

Travel Behavioral Health RN

Rochester, NH · On-site

$1.7K - $1.8K/wk

Behavioral Health * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/17/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours * Employment Type: Travel Travel RN - Behavioral Health | Rochester, NH ...

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How much do rn behavioral health visits jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for rn behavioral health visits in the United States is $46.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.41 and $57.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an RN Behavioral Health Visits?

RN Behavioral Health Visits are appointments where a registered nurse (RN) with training in behavioral health provides care and support to individuals experiencing mental health concerns. During these visits, the RN may assess mental health status, provide education about mental health conditions, administer medications, and coordinate care with other healthcare providers. These visits can take place in various settings, including clinics, hospitals, or patients' homes, and are crucial in helping manage conditions such as depression, anxiety, or substance use disorders. The goal is to support patients' mental well-being and connect them with appropriate resources.

What is the difference between Rn Behavioral Health Visits vs Rn Mental Health Counseling?

AspectRn Behavioral Health VisitsRn Mental Health Counseling
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, possibly specialized in behavioral healthRN license, often with additional counseling or mental health certifications
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, home health, outpatient settingsPrivate practices, mental health clinics, outpatient facilities
Job FocusProviding direct patient care, assessments, medication managementTherapeutic counseling, mental health support, patient education
Industry UsageHealthcare, mental health servicesMental health and counseling services

While both roles involve working with mental health patients, Rn Behavioral Health Visits focus on direct patient care and medical management, whereas Rn Mental Health Counseling emphasizes therapeutic support and counseling techniques. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are some common challenges faced by RNs during behavioral health visits, and how can they be managed?

RNs in behavioral health visits often encounter challenges such as managing unpredictable patient behaviors, addressing acute mental health crises, and ensuring effective communication with both patients and interdisciplinary teams. To manage these challenges, it is essential to maintain strong assessment skills, use de-escalation techniques, and participate in regular team meetings to coordinate care plans. Ongoing training and support from peers and supervisors also play a vital role in helping nurses navigate complex situations and deliver compassionate, safe care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an RN Behavioral Health Visits nurse?

To thrive as an RN specializing in Behavioral Health Visits, you need a nursing degree, active RN license, and experience or certification in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing. Familiarity with mental health assessment tools, electronic health records (EHRs), and telehealth platforms is common in this role. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and crisis intervention abilities help build trust and effectively support patients. These competencies are crucial for ensuring quality mental health care and promoting patient safety during in-home or remote visits.
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Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley

Sun Valley, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

The BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REGISTERED NURSE is a member of the patient care team responsible for providing specialized nursing care to patients with behavioral and/or mental disorders. The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for a specific group of assigned patients, ensuring the coordination of care between other disciplines, physicians and support staff. The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse will perform professional nursing duties that incorporate the psychosocial, psychomotor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient to assess, plan, intervene and advocate for the patient on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Provides patient care, reviews and administers patient medications, treatments and procedures in a safe, effective and age appropriate manner that meets scope of practice and standards of nursing practice. Recognizes change in patient's clinical condition, takes appropriate action and documents intervention.
  • Provides ongoing assessments and documents the patient's physical and psychosocial condition, as well as response to care. Reviews patient test results, identifies critical results and communicates in a timely manner consistent with the condition of the patient and integrates information into the plan of care.
  • Collaborates with staff, physicians and members of the healthcare team, ensuring the coordination of care between other disciplines and support staff

The successful candidate will possess the following:
  • Valid CA Registered Nurse license
  • One (1) year clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, behavioral health experience preferred
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (RN-BC) preferred
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior or equivalent
  • BLS required
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organization skills required
  • Basic computers skills - Empower experience preferred