Director of Nursing Behavioral Health - RN/BSN

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR); New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a Director of Nursing for Behavioral Health to oversee nursing operations and quality improvement in a dynamic setting. The ideal candidate will have an extensive nursing background, exceptional leadership skills, and be dedicated to fostering patient-centered care within their organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a team focused on excellence in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• 10+ years clinical nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health.
• Current RN license in New York State is required.
• Experience as a leader in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational oversight of the Behavioral Health nursing division.
• Oversee hiring, evaluation, and retention of nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with all nursing standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Improvement

Patient-Centered Care

Education

BSN

Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field

Doctorate in Nursing or Healthcare Leadership

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Behavioral Health Nursing specialty certification

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Nursing for Behavioral Health to lead nursing operations, clinical quality, and professional development within our behavioral health department.

This leadership position is responsible for setting and maintaining nursing practice standards, driving quality improvement, overseeing staffing and education, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Behavioral Health nursing division
2. Identify, implement, monitor, and evaluate nursing standards of care and evidence-based practices
3. Lead departmental quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
4. Manage all Human Resources activities including hiring, evaluation, and retention of staff
5. Develop and oversee educational programs to support staff development and clinical excellence
6. Ensure compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations and policies
7. Foster a culture of safety, empathy, accountability, and patient-centered care

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing – BSN required
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field required
• Exceptional experience in lieu of education will be considered
• Doctorate in Nursing or Healthcare Leadership – preferred
• Current and valid RN license in New York State – required
• Minimum 10 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably with progressive leadership in behavioral health settings
• BLS and ACLS certification – required
• Certification in a Behavioral Health Nursing specialty – required

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