Nursing Supervisor - Psychiatric/Behavioral Health (State Job)

Job Description

Job Description

Administrative Nurse Director | Behavioral Health Operations

§ Practice Area: Psychiatric Clinical Leadership and Mental Health Regulatory Compliance

§ Location: South Brooklyn, NYC, New York (Onsite)

§ Salary: $145,000 to $160,000 Base Salary (Comprehensive healthcare benefits, retirement options, and professional development incentives)

§ Schedule: Full-time, Direct-Hire, Standard Business Hours with 24-hour Operational Accountability

§ The Firm:

People Placers Staffing is proud to represent a cornerstone medical institution in the heart of Brooklyn. This hospital serves as a vital safety net and healthcare hub for the surrounding community, boasting deep historical roots in New York City’s medical landscape. The facility is recognized for its commitment to providing accessible, high-quality care and is overseen by major regulatory bodies, including the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Joint Commission (JCAHO).

As a center of excellence for behavioral health, the institution is currently undergoing strategic enhancements to its psychiatric services, prioritizing patient-centered recovery and innovative treatment modalities. Joining this team offers an unparalleled opportunity to influence the operational standard of a major metropolitan mental health unit while collaborating with a multidisciplinary cohort of healthcare professionals dedicated to urban health equity.

§ Duties:

The Administrative Nurse Director will serve as the primary operational architect for the Behavioral Health unit, ensuring that clinical excellence is matched by rigorous administrative efficiency and regulatory adherence. This role demands a sophisticated blend of frontline leadership and high-level strategic management.

⨖ Directing unit-wide operations in close partnership with the Departmental Director, maintaining 24-hour responsibility for the delivery of psychiatric care and nursing services.

⨖ Implementing and enforcing institutional policies alongside strict compliance with codes from the NY Department of Health, the Office of Mental Health, and the Administration for Children’s Services.

⨖ Supervising a diverse, interdisciplinary team of clinicians and support staff to foster a culture of professional respect, clinical competence, and therapeutic efficacy.

⨖ Managing performance improvement initiatives by utilizing industry benchmarks and synthesizing complex clinical data for state and city regulatory reporting.

⨖ Overseeing the full patient lifecycle, from intake and acute clinical management to discharge planning, ensuring that all interventions meet ethical and nursing philosophy standards.

⨖ Administering unit budgets, procurement, and inventory maintenance while driving HCAHPS scores through superior patient and family engagement strategies.

§ Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following mandatory criteria to be considered for this leadership appointment:

⨖ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.

⨖ Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York.

⨖ Minimum of five (5) years of professional nursing experience, specifically within a psychiatric or behavioral health environment.

⨖ At least two (2) years of experience in a formal supervisory or clinical leadership role (e.g., Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager).

⨖ Mandatory experience in managing an inpatient psychiatric unit within a hospital setting.

⨖ Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

⨖ Proficiency in Crisis Management protocols (such as PMCS or TRUST).

§ Skills:

⨖ Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a related graduate degree in Healthcare Administration.

⨖ Advanced knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) models and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) within an integrated healthcare setting.

⨖ Technical mastery of electronic medical records (EMR) and hospital billing systems relevant to the New York healthcare market.

⨖ Prior experience working with pediatric populations (ages 6 weeks to 6 years) within a clinical or developmental context.

⨖ Exceptional pedagogical skills for the mentorship of junior nursing staff and the implementation of continuing education programs.

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*This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment. and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.