MiraVista Behavioral Health Center

02/27/2026

YOU BROUGHT IT! 🔥

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out yesterday for our Bring It Hiring Event!

We were so energized to welcome so many incredible candidates ready to bring their heart, their compassion, and their commitment to behavioral health and substance use treatment. The passion in the room was real — and it was a powerful reminder that this work continues to attract people who truly want to make a difference.

If you missed the event, don’t worry — you haven’t missed your opportunity to join our team. We’re still growing, still welcoming, and still looking for people ready to bring it every day.

Reach out to Alicia Morel at amorel@miravistabhc.care to connect and learn more about opportunities at MiraVista.

02/25/2026

🔥 Tomorrow’s the day to BRING IT! 🔥

The area’s hottest hiring event is happening tomorrow at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center — and we’re ready to meet the people who show up with heart, passion, and purpose.

If you’re a nurse, social worker, mental health technician, therapist, or someone ready to make a real impact in behavioral health, this is your moment. Come connect with our team, explore opportunities, and see how you can be part of something meaningful.

Bring your energy. Bring your purpose. Bring you!



Springfield College Department of Social Work
Goodwin University
Westfield State University
UMass Amherst
Elms College
NASW - MA Chapter
MassHire Holyoke Career Center
Holyoke Community College
Assumption University

02/23/2026

❄️ Weather Update: Today’s Hiring Event at the Scrub Wear House has been cancelled, but the opportunity to join our team is still going strong.

Every day, our team brings heart, skill, and compassion to the work of caring for others — and we’re excited to meet people who want to bring those same qualities to behavioral health care.

💙 Join us on February 26th at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center (1233 Main Street, Holyoke, Mass) for your next opportunity to visit, meet our team, and learn more about careers that make a real difference.

We’re hiring across multiple roles, including:
• Nurses
• Social Workers
• Mental Health Technicians
• Group Therapists
…and more professionals ready to bring their passion and purpose to this work.

While today’s weather keeps us from gathering in person, technology keeps the conversation going — Alicia Morel, Talent Acquisition Specialist, is online and ready to chat with anyone interested in learning more. Connect with her at amorel@miravistabhc.care.

Bring what makes you exceptional. Bring your passion. Bring your purpose. Bring it to MiraVista. See you on the 26th!

02/22/2026

Join us for the hottest hiring event this season! Bring your heart, your care, your resume to MiraVista (1233 Main Street, Holyoke MA) on February 26th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Learn more at www.miravistabhc.care/careers

02/21/2026

A Parade of Pets… and Pure Love 🐾❤️

As part of our Valentine’s “Share the Love” celebration throughout February, we asked our MiraVista team to send in photos of the feathered, furry (and everything in between!) companions who care for them.

Because while our staff spend their days caring for others, they go home to wagging tails, gentle purrs, happy hops, soft nuzzles, and unconditional love.

These pets are the quiet heroes behind the scenes — offering comfort after long shifts, laughter after hard days, and steady companionship no matter what.

At MiraVista, we know that love shows up in many forms. Sometimes it has paws. Sometimes whiskers. Sometimes a snout dusted with hay. 🐐🐶🐱

02/20/2026

Join us for the HOTTEST hiring event of the season at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center on Thursday, February 26th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Learn more here: https://jobs.miravistabhc.care/miravista-0033-behavioralhealthhiringevent?icid=internal:careersite:behavioralhealthhiringevent:openpositions:popup:0033

02/19/2026

Today we are sending a heartfelt thank you to our friends at Love on a Leash for showing up in the most meaningful way for the teens on our adolescent unit. 🐶💙

Earlier this week, one of our young people shared with a nurse how much they missed their dog at home. It was a simple, honest expression — and an act of courage. They were advocating for something that would help them feel comforted during treatment.

We listened.

Within hours, we connected with our incredible partners at Love on a Leash, and without hesitation, they brought their therapy pups and compassionate handlers to visit our teens.

The impact was immediate.

One young person shared that because of the visit, they felt like they could get through what they were feeling.

That’s why partnerships matter.
That’s why listening matters.
That’s why responding with intention matters.

This visit wasn’t just about dogs (although those tails were working overtime 🐾). It was about honoring a youth’s voice and showing them that their needs are heard and valued.

To the volunteers, the handlers, and every sweet pup who walked through our doors today — thank you for helping us create moments of comfort, connection, and hope.

Community makes healing stronger. 💛

02/18/2026

Happy National Battery Day!

Did you know February 18th honors the birthday of Alessandro Volta — yes, that Volta… as in volts and voltage! In 1800, he created the first true battery, and ever since, batteries have been quietly powering our lives. From flashlights to smoke detectors to the devices we rely on every day, they help keep our families safe, connected, and prepared.

Today is a great reminder to check the practical things — change those smoke detector batteries, test your flashlights, and make sure you’re ready for whatever comes your way.

But there’s another battery worth checking too: your own.

Unlike the Energizer Bunny (not a sponsored ad 😉), people aren’t meant to go nonstop. In a world that often feels fast and demanding, taking a moment to pause, breathe, step outside, or simply reset isn’t a luxury — it’s essential. We do our best work for our families, our neighbors, and our community when we’re charged, steady, and supported.

And if your internal battery is running low — if you or someone you love needs extra support — please know you’re not alone.

At MiraVista and TaraVista Behavioral Health Center we’re here when you need us. Whether it’s inpatient mental health care, substance use treatment, or simply guidance on next steps, our team is ready to help.

🔋 Check your batteries.
💛 Recharge when needed.
📞 And if support is needed, reach out. We are here.

02/18/2026

Good news travels fast!

Thank you to -22News and Western Mass News for helping us share the story of MiraVista’s expansion and the opening of 10 new adult mental health care beds. Their coverage helps shine a light on the growing need for timely, accessible mental health care across Western Massachusetts and New England.

“This isn’t a countdown — it’s a count up,” said Shelley Zimmerman, CEO and Hospital Administrator. “Every new bed represents another opportunity to connect someone to care, support families, and strengthen our community.”

We are proud to continue standing alongside our partners, admitting 24/7, and working together to ensure that help is available when it’s needed most.

To learn more or to make a referral, please reach out to our team anytime — we’re here, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ready to help connect individuals to the care they need without the need for an ED visit.

Watch the full newscasts here: https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/miravista-behavioral-health-center-adds-10-new-psychiatric-beds/

https://www.westernmassnews.com/video/2026/02/13/miravista-expanding-access-mental-healthcare/

MiraVista Behavioral Health Center is expanding access to inpatient mental health treatment by adding 10 new adult psychiatric beds next week.

02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year!

Today marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year and the arrival of the Year of the Horse — a symbol of strength, resilience, energy, and forward movement. Across many cultures and communities, this holiday is a time to gather with loved ones, honor traditions, reflect on the year behind us, and welcome new beginnings with hope and intention.

The Horse represents determination, hard work, and the courage to keep moving forward, even when the path is long. It reminds us to stay spirited, to support one another, and to carry momentum into the year ahead.

As this new year begins, we wish peace, good health, prosperity, and renewal to all who celebrate. May the Year of the Horse bring opportunities for growth, moments of connection, and the strength to continue caring for one another with compassion and heart.

Happy Lunar New Year to all who are celebrating today and in the days to come.

02/16/2026

Still Making History Profile: Dallas Clark -- Turning Lived Experience into Lifelines for Others

For Black History Month, MiraVista honors Dallas Clark — a local leader whose life proves that recovery is possible and purpose can rise from pain. A family man and a man of great faith, Dallas transformed his own experience with addiction into a mission to help others break free from substance use and gun violence and build meaningful, drug-free lives.

“Iron sharpens iron,” he says — meaning those who’ve walked the path of recovery are uniquely equipped to guide others. Today, Dallas serves as a recovery coach, trainer, and mentor, and to many, a true lifeline.

He is also the founder of Cultivating Better Minds, a nonprofit supporting post-incarcerated individuals with recovery, employment, and reintegration. Soon, Dallas will open the first Black-owned community recovery center in Western Massachusetts — a historic step forward for culturally responsive care.

Dallas’s story is one of resilience, leadership, and transformation. Please read it here: https://www.miravistabhc.care/iron-sharpens-iron/

Recovery is real. Purpose can rise from struggle.

Still Making History. Still Changing Lives.