Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health

Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health

We have a direct hire opportunity for a Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health in Brooklyn, NY.

Job Details: • Location: Brooklyn, NY (Onsite) • Shift: Mon–Fri, 8A–4P • Salary: $145K–$160K • Type: Direct Hire

Requirements: • 5+ years RN experience • 5+ years in psychiatry • 2+ years leadership experience • Must have psych unit management experience in a hospital • Active NY RN License, BLS & ACLS

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health for a direct hire opportunity with Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the psychiatric unit, ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and effective team coordination. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing a psych unit within a hospital setting and demonstrate excellence in leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities: • Oversee daily operations of the behavioral health unit • Ensure compliance with NYSDOH, JCAHO, and other regulatory standards • Manage admissions, discharges, and care planning • Lead performance improvement initiatives and data reporting • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes • Provide administrative leadership and staff supervision