Behavioral Health RN Manager

Optum; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Optum is seeking an RN Clinical Manager in Danbury, CT to lead a behavioral health home care team. You will provide operational and clinical leadership, mentor nurses and clinical staff, oversee staffing, care planning, and documentation, and collaborate with physicians to drive quality patient care.

You will lead daily operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of clinical excellence and positive outcomes for patients and families while supporting professional growth within

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut.
• Clinical experience in home health, behavioral health, or a related care setting (2+ years).
• Passion for leading, mentoring, and developing clinical teams.
• Knowledge of home health regulations, documentation, and quality standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily clinical operations for a behavioral health home care agency.
• Support, coach, and develop nurses, caregivers, and clinical staff.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, care planning, and documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support quality patient care.
• Monitor compliance with clinical, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Drive clinical excellence and positive outcomes for patients and families.

Skills

RN Leadership

Team mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Ready to lead and inspire? Join our team as an RN Clinical Manager and make an impact.

Behavioral Health RN Manager
Danbury, CT
Ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career?
Patient Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an experienced RN leader to oversee clinical operations for a behavioral health home care team in Danbury, Connecticut.
This opportunity is ideal for a nurse leader who enjoys mentoring clinicians, supporting quality patient care, and helping teams perform at their best. In this role, you'l provide operational and clinical leadership while partnering with interdisciplinary teams to deliver behavioral health services in the home.
If you're looking for a leadership position where you can develop clinicians, influence patient outcomes, and make a meaningful impact in your community, we'd like to connect with you. The messaging focuses on meaningful impact, professional growth, and a candidate-centered approach consistent with Optum talent marketing guidance.
What You'll Do

• Lead daily clinical operations for a behavioral health home care agency
• Support, coach, and develop nurses, caregivers, and clinical staff
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, care planning, and documentation
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support quality patient care
• Monitor compliance with clinical, regulatory, and quality standards
• Drive clinical excellence and positive outcomes for patients and families

What We're Looking For

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut
• Clinical experience in home health, behavioral health, or a related care setting (2+ years)
• Passion for leading, mentoring, and developing clinical teams
• Knowledge of home health regulations, documentation, and quality standards
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Leadership role with direct influence on clinical operations and patient care
• Opportunity to mentor and support a growing clinical team
• Collaborative environment focused on quality and outcomes
• Career development opportunities within Optum and the LHC Group family of companies
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $95,000 to $98,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

We offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $95,000 to $98,000 annually based on full-time employment.