Job Title: Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health
Location: Brooklyn, NY (Onsite)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Salary Range: $145,000 – $160,000 annually
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced and dynamic Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health to provide operational and clinical leadership for an inpatient psychiatric unit within a hospital setting. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and compliant patient care in collaboration with senior nursing leadership.
Provide 24-hour operational oversight of the Behavioral Health unit
Manage daily clinical and administrative operations in collaboration with nursing leadership
Ensure compliance with NYSDOH, JCAHO, OMH, DOHMH, ACS, and other regulatory standards
Oversee admissions, discharges, and care coordination to support appropriate treatment planning and transitions
Lead quality and performance improvement initiatives utilizing CQI methodologies and Root Cause Analysis
Prepare and analyze clinical, statistical, and regulatory reports
Monitor patient satisfaction initiatives, including HCAHPS metrics and service improvements
Ensure adherence to hospital policies, nursing standards, and ethical guidelines
Manage staffing, budgeting, supply inventory, and resource allocation
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing and interdisciplinary team performance
Support staff competency development, education, and professional growth
Maintain readiness for regulatory surveys and audits
Utilize EMR systems effectively for clinical documentation and operational management
Foster a collaborative, professional environment for patients, families, and staff
Implement evidence-based best practices in behavioral health care
Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
Minimum 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse
Minimum 5 years of clinical psychiatric nursing experience
Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a hospital setting
Prior experience managing an inpatient psychiatric unit
Strong knowledge of NYSDOH, JCAHO, and OMH regulatory standards
Experience with Quality Improvement, CQI, and Root Cause Analysis
Strong leadership, administrative, and budget management skills
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Proficiency in EMR systems
BLS required; ACLS preferred
Crisis Management certifications (PMCS/TRUST) preferred
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Demonstrated experience leading performance improvement initiatives
Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Commitment to ongoing professional development
For more details contact at pmohanty@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-806-4227.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.