Job Title: Assistant Director of Nursing – Psychiatry Department

Location: Brooklyn, New York
Duration: 13-Week Contract
Shift: Day Shift, 5x8 (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Guaranteed Hours: 37.5 Hours/Week

Compensation

Weekly Pay: $2,884.00

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for a Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Department. The ideal candidate will provide clinical leadership, operational oversight, and staff supervision while ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care within a psychiatric healthcare setting.

This position requires a strong nursing leader with extensive Behavioral Health supervisory experience and the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes and departmental goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in providing clinical leadership and supervision within the Behavioral Health/Psychiatric department.
• Oversee nursing staff and support daily unit operations to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans and departmental practices.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance evaluation for nursing personnel.
• Promote compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best practices in psychiatric nursing.
• Support staff development, education, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Address operational challenges and assist with maintaining efficient workflow within the department.

Required Qualifications

Education

Minimum:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• 6 years of nursing experience, including 4 years in a supervisory or teaching role

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• 5 years of nursing experience, including 3 years in a supervisory or teaching role

Licensure & Certifications

• Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License

Experience

• Minimum 5–6 years of nursing experience, depending on educational background
• Minimum 3–4 years of supervisory or teaching experience, depending on educational background
• Required supervisory experience within a Psychiatric/Behavioral Health department
• Behavioral Health leadership experience is mandatory

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and staff management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and decision-making
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing practices and regulatory requirements
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a 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.