Behavioral Health RN Manager — Day Shift Leadership

Merit Health Central; Bradie (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health Central in Mississippi seeks an RN Manager of Behavioral Health to lead daily operations, ensuring safe and compassionate psychiatric services while driving quality improvement under regulatory standards. This role oversees staffing, documentation, and interdepartmental collaboration.

You will mentor staff, manage the department budget, and coordinate with physicians and teams to foster a therapeutic environment that supports patient recovery and staff engagement.

Qualifications

• RN with state licensure required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred for leadership roles.
• 2–4 years of nursing and 2–4 years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily Behavioral Health unit operations and staffing.
• Leads quality improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Collaborates with physicians, social services, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Mentors staff and supports professional development.
• Ensures accurate documentation in EMR and maintains performance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Healthcare software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Merit Health Central in Mississippi seeks an RN Manager of Behavioral Health to lead daily operations, ensuring safe and compassionate psychiatric services while driving quality improvement under regulatory standards. This role oversees staffing, documentation, and interdepartmental collaboration.

You will mentor staff, manage the department budget, and coordinate with physicians and teams to foster a therapeutic environment that supports patient recovery and staff engagement.