Behavioral Health Nurse Manager / Supervisor - BHNMS 26-05065
NavitasPartners•Kings County, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Nurse Manager / Supervisor to provide clinical leadership, operational oversight, and staff development within a Behavioral Health Services Department. The ideal candidate will possess strong behavioral health nursing expertise, leadership experience, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Nursing required. Minimum five (5) years of nursing experience. Minimum three (3) years of supervisory, leadership, or teaching experience.
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. Minimum six (6) years of nursing experience. Minimum four (4) years of supervisory, leadership, or teaching experience.
- Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License required.
- Prior Behavioral Health nursing experience required.
- Prior Behavioral Health supervisory or management experience required.
- Experience leading clinical teams within a healthcare setting required.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to motivate, mentor, and develop nursing staff.
- Knowledge of behavioral health regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and continuous improvement.
- Effective collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Sound clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with staff development, performance management, and quality improvement initiatives preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, supervision, and operational oversight for nursing staff within the Behavioral Health Department.
- Promote a culture of patient-centered care, safety, quality, and professional accountability.
- Supervise, mentor, coach, and support nursing personnel to encourage professional growth and clinical excellence.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and nursing best practices.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and care delivery.
- Participate in staffing, scheduling, workforce planning, and resource allocation activities.
- Conduct performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and employee development planning.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and engagement initiatives for nursing staff.
- Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and performance enhancement projects.
- Monitor departmental operations and implement strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Facilitate staff education, competency assessments, and ongoing training programs.
- Address clinical and operational issues while promoting effective communication and teamwork.
- Serve as a resource and role model for nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams.
Benefits
- most competitive pay for every position we cater
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
