Behavioral Health Nurse Manager - RN

The Staff Pad has partnered with a well -known hospital in Helena, MT and we are looking to hire a Behavioral Health Nurse Manager to oversee the operations and clinical leadership of an inpatient behavioral health program.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer and in coordination with the hospital, the Behavioral Health Unit Manager:<\/span><\/span>
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• Shares responsibility for overall unit operations, patient flow coordination, and delivery of Behavioral Health services<\/span><\/span>
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• Serves as an administrative leader collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance the organization’s mission, vision, values, and goals<\/span><\/span>
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• Oversees staff and departmental operations while fostering a professional, supportive, and effective practice environment<\/span><\/span>
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• Promotes patient safety, advocacy, teamwork, respect, and operational efficiency<\/span><\/span>
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• Builds and maintains a cohesive, collaborative, and engaged team culture<\/span><\/span>
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• Delivers innovative, progressive mental health services across inpatient and community -based settings<\/span><\/span>
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• Optimizes operational performance, quality outcomes, and fiscal accountability while enhancing patient, guest, and community experience<\/span><\/span>
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• Supports the organization’s strategic plan through business planning, resource management, program development, budgeting, performance management, quality improvement, staff development, and regulatory compliance<\/span><\/span>
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• Defines the treatment program’s philosophy, goals, and objectives in collaboration with the Medical Director<\/span><\/span>
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• Directly supervises clinical and administrative staff and provides advisory support to Behavioral Health Unit personnel<\/span><\/span>
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• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and accrediting body standards and regulations<\/span><\/span>
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  What We Are Looking For:<\/span><\/span>
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  We are looking for a leader who demonstrates both strength and compassion in every interaction. The ideal candidate will:<\/span><\/span>
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  • Maintain a positive, empathetic approach with patients, families, and team members<\/span><\/span>
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  • Adapt quickly to changing priorities in a dynamic healthcare setting<\/span><\/span>
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  • Build trust through strong interpersonal skills and collaboration at all levels<\/span><\/span>
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  • Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing<\/span><\/span>
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  • Manage conflict by ensuring all perspectives are heard and guide respectful, mutually beneficial resolution<\/span><\/span>
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  • Protect confidentiality while promoting a culture of trust<\/span><\/span>
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  • Demonstrate strong commitment to patients, colleagues, physicians, and stakeholders<\/span><\/span>
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  • Embrace feedback, acknowledge mistakes, and use them for growth<\/span><\/span>
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  • Collaborate effectively within and across departments<\/span><\/span>
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  • Apply critical thinking, creativity, and innovative problem -solving<\/span><\/span>
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  • Lead with integrity, transparency, and honesty while encouraging the same in others<\/span><\/span>
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  • Support ongoing development of staff and personal professional growth<\/span><\/span>
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  • Provide clear feedback while coaching, mentoring, and motivating others<\/span><\/span>
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  • Inspire strong teams through encouragement, accountability, and positive reinforcement<\/span><\/span>
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  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards consistently<\/span><\/span>
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  • Drive change through process improvement, innovation, and Just Culture principles<\/span><\/span>
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    Knowledge & Experience<\/span><\/span>
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    • Minimum 5 years of progressive management or leadership experience in a Behavioral Health setting required<\/span><\/span>
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    • Demonstrated success in team building, coaching, mentoring, and staff development<\/span><\/span>
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    • Experience with EPIC preferred<\/span><\/span>
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      Education<\/span><\/span>
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      • BSN required<\/span><\/span>
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      • Postgraduate degree preferred<\/span><\/span>
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        Licensures & Certifications<\/span><\/span>
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        • Current RN license in the State of Montana required<\/span><\/span>
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        • BLS certification required<\/span><\/span>
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        • SECURE certification (or equivalent) required<\/span><\/span>
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        • Mental Health First Aid certification required<\/span><\/span>
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          Professional Aptitudes & Technical Skills<\/span><\/span>
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          The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:<\/span><\/span>
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          • Manage multiple priorities and high -stress situations with emotional and cognitive maturity<\/span><\/span>
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          • Communicate compassionately, non -judgmentally, and effectively with patients and teams<\/span><\/span>
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          • Stay flexible with changing schedules and departmental needs<\/span><\/span>
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          • Use strong organizational skills to ensure efficiency and accuracy<\/span><\/span>
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          • Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software applications<\/span><\/span>
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            If you are a professional seeking a leadership opportunity in behavioral health, this role offers the chance to provide strong operational, clinical, and administrative leadership within the Behavioral Health Unit to ensure safe, high -quality, patient -centered care. We encourage you to apply today.<\/span><\/span>
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