Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health - NMBHS


Healthcare - NYC - Brooklyn, NY
Kings County, New York
Locations: Kings County, Bronx, Queens Village, Valley Stream
Posted On: February 25, 2026
Last Day to Apply: March 11, 2026
Pay: $145,000 to $160,000 per year

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


Position Overview

"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.


Key Responsibilities

  • 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


Required Qualifications

  • 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


Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

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