Behavioral Health Unit RN Manager

Nurse Manager, Behavioral Health Unit |Brooklyn, NY ($145k-160k)

Our client, a hospital-based healthcare organization in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a Nurse Manager, Behavioral Health, to provide leadership and operational oversight for an inpatient psychiatric unit. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced behavioral health nursing leader who has managed a psych unit in a hospital setting and is looking to join a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the behavioral health unit in partnership with department leadership.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Support admissions, discharges, patient flow, and discharge planning processes.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives and support interdisciplinary collaboration across the unit.
• Monitor compliance with applicable regulatory agencies, including NYSDOH, JCAHO, and other governing bodies.
• Prepare and review clinical, operational, and statistical reports as needed.
• Support budgeting, supply oversight, and other administrative functions for the unit.
• Provide leadership coverage and help ensure operational continuity on a 24-hour basis as needed.
• Promote best practices in patient care, staff development, and service excellence.
• Participate in continuing education and ongoing professional development activities.

• Active New York State RN license.
• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in psychiatry.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience.
• Prior experience managing a psych unit in a hospital.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, quality improvement processes, and root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with electronic medical records and healthcare systems.

• BLS.
• ACLS.
• Crisis Management certification, such as PMCS or TRUST.

• Experienced inpatient behavioral health nurse leader.
• Comfortable balancing clinical, operational, and administrative responsibilities.
• Strong team builder with a patient-first mindset.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced hospital setting and lead with professionalism and accountability.
• Previous experience working with children under 6.

$145,000–$160,000