At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health
Location: Serving Northampton and Surrounding Areas

At Elara Caring, we believe exceptional healthcare begins at home. Every day, our dedicated teams deliver personalized, high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients in the comfort of their homes. As a Registered Nurse in Behavioral Health, you’ll play an essential role in this mission, working one-on-one with patients to provide the care they need, where they need it most. If you’re passionate about patient-centered care and want to make a meaningful difference, join us in redefining home care. This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, day time hours.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Why Elara Caring?

We’re committed to supporting our nurses, offering an environment that values your expertise, promotes work-life balance, and prioritizes professional growth.

Flexible Scheduling & Work Autonomy: Set your schedule and focus on delivering personalized, one-on-one care.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(K) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all

Paid time off, holidays, and bereavement leave (including family and pet bereavement)

Pet insurance

Collaborative & Supportive Team: Work with a dedicated team that values open communication and teamwork.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Key Responsibilities of the Behavioral Health RN

As a Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health, you’ll oversee and provide essential care to patients, guiding them and their families through every step of their journey.

Patient Assessment & Care Planning: Conduct initial evaluations and ongoing assessments of physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs; incorporate these into individualized care plans.

Treatment Coordination: Develop and adjust care plans as needed, collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Patient & Family Education: Instruct patients, families, and care facility staff on behavioral health philosophies, symptom management, and safe care practices.

Leadership & Supervision: Supervise behavioral health aides and LPNs, ensuring quality care and policy compliance.

Safety & Compliance: Monitor and communicate any significant health or environmental changes to the Clinical Supervisor, physician, and care team; update the care plan accordingly.

End-of-Life Care & Bereavement Support: Provide compassionate support at the end of life, including bereavement assessment and appropriate resources for families.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

What You Bring

RN Licensure: Current, unrestricted RN license in the state.

Clinical Experience: Minimum of 1 year in a clinical setting; experience in behavioral health, home health, or hospice is preferred.

Flexibility & Mobility: Willingness to travel within the service area (up to 50%); reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance required.

Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Tech Savvy: Familiarity with Homecare HomeBase is a plus.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Make a Difference with Elara Caring

Ready to bring your nursing skills to a mission-driven team that supports patients in their most comfortable setting? With Elara Caring, you’ll be empowered to provide high-impact, compassionate care every day.

Apply today and join us in transforming home healthcare.

You will report to the Clinical Manager or Clinical Supervisor. This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities; a full job description will be provided.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.  

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to recruiting@elara.com.