Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health | $145K–$160K |

Job Title: Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health | $145K–$160K | Direct Hire
Location: Brooklyn, NY (Onsite)
Facility: Brookdale Hospital
Job Type: Full-Time (Direct Hire / Contract-to-Hire)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Open Positions: 2

Compensation

• Salary Range: $145,000 – $160,000 annually
• Full-time leadership opportunity with long-term growth

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health to lead operations within a hospital-based psychiatric unit. This role requires a strong clinical leader with proven experience managing a psych unit, ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the behavioral health unit
• Lead and support nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards (DOH, JCAHO, etc.)
• Monitor patient admissions, discharges, and care planning
• Drive performance improvement initiatives and quality outcomes
• Prepare reports and maintain clinical and operational data
• Manage staffing, budgeting, and inventory
• Ensure patient care standards and competencies are consistently met
• Provide administrative leadership and coverage when needed
• Implement best practices in behavioral health care

Requirements

• MUST HAVE: Experience managing a psychiatric unit in a hospital setting
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Minimum 5 years of psychiatric clinical experience
• At least 2 years in a leadership role
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of CQI, performance improvement, and Root Cause Analysis
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Education

• Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Nursing

Certifications & Licensure

• Active New York State RN License (Required)
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• Crisis Management Certification (PMCS, TRUST, or equivalent)

Additional Details

• Direct hire role with the hospital
• Virtual interviews required
• Opportunity to lead and shape behavioral health services