Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health (Psych Unit)

MUST HAVE: Experiencing managing a psych unit in a hospital.

Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health (Psych Unit)

Location: Brooklyn, New York (Onsite)

Work Type: Full-Time

Positions: 2

Experience Required: 5 - 12 Years

Shift Details
• Day Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Schedule: Monday - Friday

Role Summary
The Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health is responsible for leading and managing the psychiatric unit within a hospital setting. This role includes overseeing clinical operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving quality patient care outcomes.
The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience managing a psych unit in a hospital environment and demonstrate strong leadership, operational, and clinical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations
• Oversee daily operations of the behavioral health unit
• Provide leadership and supervision to multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure 24/7 operational excellence and patient care standards
• Collaborate with Director and senior leadership

Clinical & Patient Care Oversight
• Ensure delivery of high-quality psychiatric care
• Monitor admissions, discharges, and care plans
• Oversee patient care standards and staff competencies
• Implement best practices in behavioral health care

Compliance & Quality Improvement
• Ensure compliance with NYSDOH, JCAHO, OMH, DOHMH, Client regulations
• Lead performance improvement and quality initiatives
• Conduct data analysis, reporting, and regulatory documentation
• Support audits and accreditation processes

dministrative & Financial Management
• Manage unit budgeting, supplies, and inventory
• Prepare clinical and statistical reports
• Support staffing, scheduling, and departmental planning

Collaboration & Communication
• Maintain professional relationships with patients, staff, and stakeholders
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning
• Support staff development and continuing education

Must-Have Qualifications
• MUST HAVE: Experience managing a psych unit in a hospital
• Minimum 5+ years RN experience
• Minimum 5+ years clinical psychiatry experience
• Minimum 2+ years leadership experience
• Active RN License - New York State
• BLS & ACLS Certifications
• Crisis Management Certification ( PMCS / TRUST )
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance

Preferred Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Experience in pediatric behavioral health (if applicable)
• Experience with CQI, Root Cause Analysis, and quality improvement tools
• Strong administrative and budget management skills

Core Competencies
• Leadership and team management
• Critical thinking and decision-making
• Regulatory compliance expertise
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Quality improvement and data analysis

Work Environment
• Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Unit
• Hospital-based setting
• High-responsibility leadership role

Recruiter Submission Template -


Full Name:
Degree (BSN / MSN) with University and Completion Year:
RN License (NY State - Active Status):
BLS Certification (Yes/No):
ACLS Certification (Yes/No):
Crisis Management Certification (PMCS / TRUST):
Total Years of Experience as RN:
Years of Experience in Psychiatry:
Years of Experience in Leadership Role:

Does the candidate have experience managing a psych unit in a hospital? (Mandatory)
Does the candidate have experience with regulatory compliance (NYSDOH / JCAHO)?
Does the candidate have experience with quality improvement / CQI?
Does the candidate have experience with budgeting and operations management?
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Motivation / Reason for relocation (if applicable):
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (City, State):
Notice Period / Availability:
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Salary:
re you ready to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite in Brooklyn, New York (Onsite)?