Behavioral Health Nurse Manager — Lead & Develop Teams

The Adecco Group; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Adecco Group in Avondale, AZ is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Nurse Manager to lead nursing and patient care across the facility, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered services.

This full-time leadership role emphasizes building strong clinical teams, guiding operations, and effectively responding in crisis situations.

Ideal candidates hold an ASN with nursing leadership experience and Arizona RN licensure, with a passion for behavioral health.

Qualifications

• RN with behavioral health or crisis experience
• Leadership experience in nursing roles
• Arizona RN license in good standing
• Patient-centered behavioral health care commitment

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for nursing and patient care services
• Direct, support, and develop nursing staff
• Collaborate with providers and multidisciplinary teams
• Oversee daily operations and contribute to long-term planning
• Ensure compliance with medical protocols, policies, and procedures
• Review events, patient concerns, medication usage, and labs
• Recommend training initiatives and process improvements
• Partner with senior nursing leadership on quality initiatives
• Provide physical and psychological support to patients and families

Skills

RN leadership

Behavioral health experience

Crisis management

Charge nurse experience

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

The Adecco Group in Avondale, AZ is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Nurse Manager to lead nursing and patient care across the facility, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered services.

This full-time leadership role emphasizes building strong clinical teams, guiding operations, and effectively responding in crisis situations.

Ideal candidates hold an ASN with nursing leadership experience and Arizona RN licensure, with a passion for behavioral health.