Nurse Behavioral Health FT

Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health

Position Title: Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health
Specialty: Inpatient Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Services
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Randallstown, Maryland
Salary:$97,323 - $145,000 Annually
Benefits: Full Benefits Package
Relocation Assistance: Possible for Ideal Candidate

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Behavioral Health Nurse Manager to provide 24-hour leadership and operational oversight for an inpatient behavioral health unit. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring exceptional patient care, regulatory compliance, staff development, operational excellence, and financial stewardship while supporting the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

The ideal candidate will come from an inpatient behavioral health setting and possess strong leadership skills with a passion for employee development, patient safety, and quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour accountability for unit operations, staffing, and patient care delivery.
• Lead and coordinate daily behavioral health nursing operations.
• Promote high-quality, patient-centered care and positive clinical outcomes.
• Mentor, coach, and develop nursing staff through performance management and professional growth initiatives.
• Monitor staffing effectiveness, productivity, and patient satisfaction metrics.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration among multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Implement evidence-based nursing practices and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, state, federal, and organizational standards.
• Lead hourly rounding initiatives and staff accountability measures.
• Participate in strategic planning, operational improvements, and service excellence projects.
• Assist with development and management of operational and capital budgets.
• Monitor financial performance and maintain departmental budget goals.
• Evaluate quality indicators, patient outcomes, and performance metrics.
• Develop and enforce departmental policies and procedures.
• Support patient safety programs, performance improvement efforts, and regulatory readiness activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License or eligibility for Maryland licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of nursing experience.
• Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and quality improvement practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Assistant Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, or leadership experience.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS/APRN) credentials.
• Experience with performance improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be:

• Currently working in an inpatient behavioral health facility.
• An Assistant Nurse Manager or emerging leader ready to advance into a Nurse Manager role.
• Experienced in staff mentoring, coaching, and employee development.
• Focused on patient outcomes, retention, culture building, and operational excellence.
• Skilled in balancing clinical quality, staff engagement, and fiscal responsibility.

Assignment Details

• Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Behavioral Health
• Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
• Location: Randallstown, Maryland
• Salary:$97,323 - $145,000 Annually
• Benefits: Full Benefits Package
• Relocation Assistance: Possible for qualified candidates

Why Apply?

• Competitive leadership salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career advancement opportunity
• Supportive healthcare leadership team
• Opportunity to lead and shape a behavioral health program
• Meaningful impact on patient care, staff development, and organizational success