Clinical Assessment RN – Behavioral Health
Location: Boston, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain and surrounding areas (i.e., Brockton & Quincy)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Compensation:
- Local: $57/hour
- Travel: $2,600/week
- Mileage Reimbursement: $0.70/mile
Position Overview
- Amergis Healthcare is seeking an experienced Clinical Assessment Registered Nurse (RN) to support behavioral health clients through in-person assessments across the Boston–Cambridge area. This role is part of the Assessment Unit, which is responsible for conducting initial and ongoing face-to-face assessments for CCA enrollees, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely submission to MassHealth.
- You will work collaboratively with care teams to identify member needs and support interventions that improve health outcomes. This position reports to the Regional RN Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in-person assessments and clinical exams, including medication reconciliation, vital signs, and chronic disease education.
- Administer behavioral health screeners (e.g., PHQ-9, EASI, AUDIT, DAST).
- Escalate urgent member needs to supervisors as appropriate.
- Document assessments using electronic health records and care management platforms.
- Identify unmet needs and collaborate with care teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Provide telehealth assessments when clinically appropriate.
- Ensure timely referrals to behavioral health and long-term support services.
- Maintain compliance with organizational policies and confidentiality standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing clinical education.
Work Environment
- Travel required within the Boston–Cambridge area (occasional travel near the NH border may be requested but is highly unlikely).
- Assessments conducted in residential and community settings.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Active RN license in Massachusetts, in good standing
- 1+ year of clinical experience (including clinical rotations)
- Experience with MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessments
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Proficiency with electronic health records
- Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills
- English fluency
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Experience in care management
- Bilingual in English and a second language
For more information, please contact:
Adam Batchelor
Recruiter | Healthcare Services
781-657-1826
adbatche@amergis.com
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.