Hospital for Behavioral Medicine
Specialty hospital in Worcester, MA
- 120 beds
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 2 roles
- Hiring nights
From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 27, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be walking into a 120-bed psychiatric hospital at 100 Century Drive in Worcester that opened in 2019. The work is behavioral health end to end: adolescent inpatient for ages 12–17, adult inpatient for depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, PTSD and related needs, plus adult intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization as step-down or alternative care.
Employer research, Jul 27, 2026
Overnight RN roles here post $40–$54/hr depending on shift plus a $10K sign-on.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026 · 2026-07-27You work a full psych continuum—adolescent inpatient (12–17), adult inpatient, and adult IOP/PHP—inside a 120-bed behavioral hospital.
For experienced nursesThe hospital sits at 100 Century Drive in Worcester, where cost of living runs only a few points above the national level and ~40-minute drives from nearby towns are common.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.com
Nursing here
- Scheduling
Overnight RN shifts posted; pay varies by shift
Hospital for Behavioral Medicine · employer research
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As of 2026
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
RN compensation $40.00-$54.00/hr depending on shift
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
$10K sign-on for Registered Nurse (RN) Overnights
As of 2026
The units
Inpatient Psychiatric / Behavioral Health
120-bed facility specializing in mental health treatment with latest safety features for therapeutic care.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.comAdolescent Inpatient Mental Health (ages 12-17)
Specialized program for adolescents 12-17 with suicidal thoughts, hopelessness, co-occurring substance use, depression, ADHD, anxiety.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: hospitalforbehavioralmedicine.comAdult Inpatient Mental Health
Treatment for adults with suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, PTSD or ADHD.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: hospitalforbehavioralmedicine.comAdult Intensive Outpatient / PHP
Full continuum after inpatient or alternative to inpatient; free 24/7 screenings and PHP programs available.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: hospitalforbehavioralmedicine.comFacility-wide nursing staffing
CMS Grade C; RN per bed 0.73; nursing HPPD 2.7; workforce composition RN 60 / LPN 10; daily census 89.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Very low overall ratings
- Glassdoor overall 1.5/5 from 28 reviews; only about 16% would recommend to a friend; work/life balance rated around 2.0.
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- Compensation and career ratings middling-low
- Category scores roughly compensation/benefits 2.5, diversity 2.4, career opportunities 2.3; positive business outlook only ~15%.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Staffing mix and new nurses
- Community note that much of the nursing staff consists of new nurses; allnurses page has no nurse reviews yet and rates NurseScore 42/100 Fair.
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The hard parts
Glassdoor sits at about 1.5/5 from 28 reviews with roughly 16% willing to recommend, and reporting has described plans to lay off 231 workers plus a temporary closure for admissions.
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The Worcester-based behavioral health provider now plans to lay off 231 workers
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Worcester, MA
As New England’s second-largest city and Central Massachusetts’ clinical anchor, Worcester pairs major healthcare networks like UMass Memorial with classic triple-decker neighborhoods and Shrewsbury Street dining. With a cost of living just 2.5% above the national average, you get serious medical career momentum without Boston’s crushing price tag.
Browse roles in Worcester- Metro price level · Worcester area
- 3% above the national average
- BEA index 102.5 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,487/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $70,102/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on all 2 roles, up to $10,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Hospital for Behavioral Medicine, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Hospital for Behavioral Medicine
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- ADN accepted
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
Sources
- allnurses.com/hospitals/massachusetts/worcester/hospital-behavioral-medicine-r2337
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- facebook.com/boston/posts/the-worcester-based-behavioral-health-provider-now-plans-to-lay-off-231-workers-/1528987082605742
The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Hospital-for-Behavioral-Medicine-EI_IE3072742.11,43.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Hospital-for-Behavioral-Medicine-Reviews-E3072742.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- hospitalforbehavioralmedicine.com/home-new
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- reddit.com/r/massachusetts/comments/1oqw9r6/best_mental_health_facility_in_mass_besides_mclean
What nurses say · as of 2026
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