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Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health (Psych Unit)

Veracity Software Inc
Brooklyn, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/11/2026
MUST HAVE: Experiencing managing a psych unit in a hospital.

Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health (Psych Unit)

Location: Brooklyn, New York (Onsite)

Work Type: Full-Time

Positions: 2

Experience Required: 5 - 12 Years

Shift Details

  • Day Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday

Role Summary

The Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health is responsible for leading and managing the psychiatric unit within a hospital setting. This role includes overseeing clinical operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving quality patient care outcomes.

The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience managing a psych unit in a hospital environment and demonstrate strong leadership, operational, and clinical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

  • Oversee daily operations of the behavioral health unit
  • Provide leadership and supervision to multidisciplinary teams
  • Ensure 24/7 operational excellence and patient care standards
  • Collaborate with Director and senior leadership

Clinical & Patient Care Oversight

  • Ensure delivery of high-quality psychiatric care
  • Monitor admissions, discharges, and care plans
  • Oversee patient care standards and staff competencies
  • Implement best practices in behavioral health care

Compliance & Quality Improvement

  • Ensure compliance with NYSDOH, JCAHO, OMH, DOHMH, Client regulations
  • Lead performance improvement and quality initiatives
  • Conduct data analysis, reporting, and regulatory documentation
  • Support audits and accreditation processes

Administrative & Financial Management

  • Manage unit budgeting, supplies, and inventory
  • Prepare clinical and statistical reports
  • Support staffing, scheduling, and departmental planning

Collaboration & Communication

  • Maintain professional relationships with patients, staff, and stakeholders
  • Participate in interdisciplinary care planning
  • Support staff development and continuing education

Must-Have Qualifications

  • MUST HAVE: Experience managing a psych unit in a hospital
  • Minimum 5 years RN experience
  • Minimum 5 years clinical psychiatry experience
  • Minimum 2 years leadership experience
  • Active RN License - New York State
  • BLS & ACLS Certifications
  • Crisis Management Certification (PMCS / TRUST)
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Nursing
  • Experience in pediatric behavioral health (if applicable)
  • Experience with CQI, Root Cause Analysis, and quality improvement tools
  • Strong administrative and budget management skills

Core Competencies

  • Leadership and team management
  • Critical thinking and decision-making
  • Regulatory compliance expertise
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Quality improvement and data analysis

Work Environment

  • Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Unit
  • Hospital-based setting
  • High-responsibility leadership role

Recruiter Submission Template -

Full Name:

Degree (BSN / MSN) with University and Completion Year:

RN License (NY State - Active Status):

BLS Certification (Yes/No):

ACLS Certification (Yes/No):

Crisis Management Certification (PMCS / TRUST):

Total Years of Experience as RN:

Years of Experience in Psychiatry:

Years of Experience in Leadership Role:

Does the candidate have experience managing a psych unit in a hospital? (Mandatory)

Does the candidate have experience with regulatory compliance (NYSDOH / JCAHO)?

Does the candidate have experience with quality improvement / CQI?

Does the candidate have experience with budgeting and operations management?

Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:

Motivation / Reason for relocation (if applicable):

Contact Number:

Email ID:

LinkedIn Profile URL:

Full Address (City, State):

Notice Period / Availability:

Current Work Authorization Status:

Expected Salary:

Are you ready to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite in Brooklyn, New York (Onsite)?

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