Director of Psychiatric Nursing

We are seeking an accomplished nursing leader to join our hospital leadership team as a Director of Behavioral Health Nursing Services. This position plays a critical role in supporting the Chief Nursing Officer and overseeing the delivery of high-quality psychiatric and behavioral health services across multiple departments.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on leader with extensive psychiatric nursing leadership experience and a passion for clinical excellence, patient safety, staff development, and operational performance.

Position Overview
In this leadership role, you will help guide nursing operations and patient care services throughout designated behavioral health areas. Working closely with executive leadership, you will ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered care while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This position carries responsibility for the operational and clinical performance of assigned departments on a 24/7 basis.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $150,000 - $185,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Upt to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Relocation assistance may be available for highly qualified candidates
• Interview travel reimbursement available
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a respected healthcare organization

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for behavioral health nursing and patient care operations. 
• Partner with executive nursing leadership to drive clinical quality, patient safety, and service excellence initiatives.
• Support strategic planning, program development, and implementation of nursing best practices.
• Oversee staffing, resource utilization, and department performance to ensure efficient operations.
• Promote a positive work environment focused on employee engagement, professional growth, and retention.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate patient care outcomes and implement process improvements to enhance quality and safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support exceptional patient experiences and clinical outcomes.
• Mentor and develop nursing leaders and clinical staff to strengthen organizational capabilities.