Behavioral Health Nurse Manager / Supervisor - BHNMS 26-05065

Job Title: Behavioral Health Nurse Manager / Supervisor

Location: New York, NY

Job Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Day Shift – Monday through Friday

Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Guaranteed Hours: 37.5 Hours Weekly

Position Overview

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.

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.

Required Qualifications

Education

Option 1

• Master's Degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum five (5) years of nursing experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory, leadership, or teaching experience.

OR

Option 2

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum six (6) years of nursing experience.
• Minimum four (4) years of supervisory, leadership, or teaching experience.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License required.

Experience

• Prior Behavioral Health nursing experience required.
• Prior Behavioral Health supervisory or management experience required.
• Experience leading clinical teams within a healthcare setting required.
• Experience with staff development, performance management, and quality improvement initiatives preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• 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.

For more details reach at jknox@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732-791-4827.

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.