Behavioral Health Nurse Manager

Behavioral Health Nurse ManagerReports To: Director of NursingPosition Summary:The Behavioral Health Nurse Manager is responsible for the clinical, operational, and administrative oversight of nursing services within the Behavioral Health Department across five outpatient locations. The Nurse Manager leads a team of three registered nurses and five medical assistants while ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care for both adult and pediatric populations.The Behavioral Health Nurse Manager oversees nursing operations supporting outpatient psychiatry/BH services, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Spravato® (esketamine) treatment services. The position ensures compliance with federal, state, HRSA, DEA, REMS and organizational standards while promoting continuous quality improvement and interdisciplinary collaboration.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Clinical LeadershipProvide clinical leadership and oversight for behavioral health nursing and MA services across five clinical locations.Ensure safe, evidence-based practice for pediatric and adult behavioral health patients.Develop and maintain workflows that promote efficiency, quality, and patient safety.Support integrated care between behavioral health, primary care, pharmacy, and specialty services.Monitor and audit nursing documentation for completeness, quality, and regulatory compliance.Serve as a clinical resource for complex patient care issues.Participate in development and implementation of nursing protocols, standing orders, and clinical procedures.Staff LeadershipSupervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate:3 Registered Nurses5 Medical AssistantsResponsibilities include:Recruitment and onboardingOrientation and competency validationAnnual performance evaluationsCorrective actionScheduling and staffingEmployee engagement and retentionPromote teamwork, accountability, and a culture of respect and continuous learning.Program OversightTranscranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)Ensure:Appropriate patient screeningTreatment workflow complianceEquipment maintenance coordinationStaff competencyDocumentation standardsQuality monitoringSpravato (Esketamine) ProgramServe as nursing lead for the Spravato clinic by ensuring compliance with:FDA REMS Program requirementsDEA regulationsMedication storage and securityObservation and monitoring requirementsPatient educationDocumentation standardsEmergency preparednessStaff competency validationOperational ManagementCoordinate nursing coverage across five clinic locations.Monitor staffing needs and productivity.Collaborate with behavioral health leadership on operational planning.Oversee clinical supply management.Participate in emergency preparedness planning.Minimum QualificationsEducation and licensureGraduate of an accredited school of nursing (RN or LPN)Current unrestricted Massachusetts nursing licenseExperienceMinimum five years of progressive nursing experiencePreferred three years of leadership or supervisory experienceExperience in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.