Behavioral Health RN Manager — Lead and Elevate Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

PTO & EIB

Career growth opportunities

Recognition programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merit Health Central in Jackson, MS, seeks an RN Manager of Behavioral Health to lead clinical operations in the Behavioral Health unit, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate psychiatric services while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on staff mentorship, ongoing education, performance management, and collaboration with physicians and social services to optimize patient outcomes and departmental performance.

Qualifications

• RN-registered nursing required.
• 2–4 years in a closely related field.
• 2–4 years of leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day clinical operations in Behavioral Health.
• Leads staff education and competency development.
• Ensures documentation within EMR is accurate and timely.
• Collaborates with physicians, social services and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Manages staffing and budget with leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Tools

EMR systems

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Merit Health Central in Jackson, MS, seeks an RN Manager of Behavioral Health to lead clinical operations in the Behavioral Health unit, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate psychiatric services while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on staff mentorship, ongoing education, performance management, and collaboration with physicians and social services to optimize patient outcomes and departmental performance.