East Tennessee Behavioral Health

Described as Knoxville's newest behavioral health hospital, the facility provides a full continuum of mental health and addiction treatment services for adolescents, adults, and senior adults. Programs include inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient services. The facility operates 24/7 with walk-in admissions welcomed at all hours. Nursing positions include RN roles on both day and night 12-hour shifts, with updated rates advertised up to $43 per hour and substantial sign-on bonuses ($7,500 for FT Days, $15,000 for FT Nights). The facility also offers 13-week short-term contract assignments at a flat $60/hour rate with opportunities for conversion to permanent roles. As a behavioral health facility, nurses work in a psychiatric care environment focused on comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment. Employee reviews paint a mixed-to-negative picture. Indeed shows an overall rating of 2.0 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews, with particularly low scores for management (1.8/5) and job security and advancement (2.0/5). Glassdoor also lists 18 reviews. While some employees note fair pay and personal appreciation, significant concerns exist around workplace culture, leadership trust, and overall work happiness. The organization is in an active growth and recruitment phase.