Southcoast Behavioral Health
Specialty hospital in Dartmouth, MA
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 on 3 roles
- Mostly night shifts
From 6 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 15, 2026Sources
The short version
You arrive at a behavioral health hospital in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, caring for child/adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Employer research, Aug 15, 2026
Staff often describe a supportive team and collaborative atmosphere on the floor.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: 3 of 6 roles
Not a fit
- New grads: 5 of 6 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Dartmouth
- Day-shift nurses: 5 of the 6 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
- Career development
Advancement opportunities perceived as limited; employees report feeling undervalued with unclear career paths
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- Tuition support
Tuition reimbursement up to $3k per benefit year for FT or PT benefits-eligible employees working at least 30 hours/week
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As of 2025- Loan assistance
MA Student Loan Repayment Eligible
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As of 2025- Scheduling
8-hour shifts; FT evenings and nights; RN Supervisor nights with rotating weekends; temp RN evenings or nights
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As of 2025- Charge opportunities
RN Supervisor role provides day-to-day oversight of nursing operations and staffing
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As of 2025
Benefits
Acadia benefits include medical, pharmacy, FSA, HSA, vision, dental, voluntary STD/LTD, EAP, financial support, and PerkSpot discounts; tuition reimbursement up to $3k per benefit year for benefits-eligible staff at 30+ hours/week; MA Student Loan Repayment eligible.
The units
Behavioral Health / Psychiatric (Child/Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric)
Premier mental health treatment center in Dartmouth MA serving child/adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations; opening a new unit.
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Source location unconfirmed
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Teamwork and peer support
- Employees frequently note a supportive team and collaborative atmosphere among staff.
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- Management consistency
- Reviews cite favoritism, poor communication, and uneven leadership quality; one RN called management not the greatest.
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- Pay and recognition
- Staff feel underpaid versus industry norms and undervalued, with limited advancement recognition.
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More review themes
- Work-life balance and workload
- Flexible hours praised, but high workloads and limited PTO undercut balance.
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- Policies and structure
- Some report unclear policies and structure causing confusion and frustration.
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As of 2025Source: glassdoor.com- Overall ratings snapshot
- Glassdoor shows 3.4 overall from 353 reviews; 56% would recommend; comp/benefits 3.3; work-life 3.3; career lower.
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As of 2025Source: glassdoor.sg
The hard parts
Employees report limited advancement, unclear career paths, and feeling undervalued.
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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 Dartmouth, MA
Dartmouth sits along Buzzards Bay in southeastern Massachusetts, offering a quieter coastal alternative to nearby New Bedford. Home to UMass Dartmouth, the town blends suburban neighborhoods with rural stretches and scenic waterfront spots like Padanaram Village, a historic harbor community.
Browse roles in Dartmouth- State price level · Massachusetts
- 6% above the national average
- State index 105.8 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Does Southcoast Behavioral Health hire new grads?
5 of 6 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 3 of 6 roles, up to $15,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 6 roles with a stated shift, 5 are night shifts and 1 is an evening shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Southcoast Behavioral Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Southcoast Behavioral Health
RN Admissions Sign on Up to $15k
Posted last week
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour nights
Registered Nurse FT $15k Sign On
Posted 2 weeks ago
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
Registered Nurse - PT
$39–$51/hr
- RN
- FULL TIME or PART TIME. 8 hour shifts. Days, Evenings or Nights!
- Tuition reimbursement
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
$32–$36/hr
- LPN/LVN
- FULL TIME 8 hour Evening shifts.
- Tuition reimbursement
TEMP RN $65
$65/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour nights
- Local contract
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Southcoast-Behavioral-Health-Reviews-E8114249.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2021
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Southcoast-Behavioral-Health-E8114249-RVW46023850.htm
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2021
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Southcoast-Behavioral-Health-atmosphere-Reviews-EI_IE8114249.0,28_KH29,39.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Southcoast-Behavioral-Health-Reviews-E8114249.htm
What nurses say · as of 2025
- southcoastbehavioral.com
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