Director, Nursing, Behavioral Health

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Behavioral Health nursing services.
• Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Ensure safe staffing levels and oversee recruitment, hiring, retention, and workforce planning.
• Supervise nursing leadership teams and departmental staff.
• Monitor compliance with NYSDOH, Joint Commission (JCAHO), and other regulatory requirements.
• Drive performance improvement, quality initiatives, and patient satisfaction programs.
• Participate in budgeting, departmental planning, and resource management.
• Promote staff education, professional development, and clinical excellence.
• Oversee counseling, disciplinary actions, and employee performance management.
• Collaborate with physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Support HCAHPS improvement initiatives and customer service goals.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or related field
  OR
• Minimum 10 years of administrative/supervisory healthcare leadership experience

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Active New York RN License
• BLS
• ACLS
• TRUST Certification

Required Skills

• Nursing leadership and operations management
• Quality Improvement (CQI, TQM, Root Cause Analysis)
• Regulatory compliance (NYSDOH, Joint Commission)
• Staff development and performance management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Data analysis, reporting, and documentation

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.

Company Description

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.