Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more.

With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health:
Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Make a real difference in patients' lives by providing compassionate, recovery-oriented behavioral health nursing care. You'll be at the heart of our interdisciplinary team, using advanced therapeutic communication and evidence-based nursing practices to deliver individualized care that transforms mental health outcomes. Bring your expertise in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and trauma-informed care to create safe, healing environments where patients and families feel heard, supported, and empowered on their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough psychiatric and behavioral assessments that uncover patient needs, identify risk factors, and recognize individual strengths and resilience
• Partner with patients, families, and the care team to develop personalized, recovery-focused nursing care plans that inspire hope and progress
• Master therapeutic nursing interventions—from skillful de-escalation and crisis intervention to comprehensive suicide risk assessment and management
• Champion trauma-informed care principles in every patient interaction, creating a foundation of trust and safety
• Build meaningful therapeutic relationships through authentic communication that engages patients and accelerates their recovery
• Empower patients and families with education about mental health conditions, practical coping strategies, medication management, and community resources
• Collaborate seamlessly with psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, and behavioral health specialists to deliver coordinated, holistic care
• Track and document patient progress with precision, capturing behavioral changes and movement toward recovery milestones
• Champion patient rights and dignity while ensuring equitable access to quality behavioral health services
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and respond with confidence and compassion to behavioral health emergencies

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and analytical capabilities required to develop evidence-based nursing care plans
• Proficiency in delivering comprehensive professional nursing services across diverse patient populations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare personnel

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES

REQUIRED:

• Current, valid licensure from the Michigan State Board of Nursing
• Current Health Care Provider BLS - Basic Life Support