Nurse Manager, Inpatient Behavioral Health (Brooklyn)

RCM Health Care Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

RCM Health Care Services in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health to oversee inpatient psychiatric services, partner with senior leadership, and drive clinical and operational excellence. Hiring as a direct, full-time role with onsite hours.

The ideal candidate has extensive RN and psychiatric/behavioral health leadership experience, a strong focus on regulatory compliance, and proven skills in staffing, budgeting, and performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• 5+ years RN experience.
• 5+ years psychiatric/behavioral health clinical experience.
• 2+ years leadership/management experience.
• Experience managing a psychiatric unit within a hospital setting.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and quality improvement methodologies (CQI, RCA).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of an inpatient behavioral health unit, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with Director-level leadership on clinical strategy, operational planning, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with NYSDOH, OMH, DOHMH, JCAHO, and other regulatory and accreditation standards, including survey readiness.
• Manage admissions, discharges, and patient flow while monitoring outcomes and quality metrics.
• Lead staffing, budgeting, resource allocation, and data-driven reporting to support operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Skills

RN experience

psychiatric/behavioral health

leadership/management

regulatory knowledge

communication skills

problem-solving

Job description

RCM Health Care Services in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health to oversee inpatient psychiatric services, partner with senior leadership, and drive clinical and operational excellence. Hiring as a direct, full-time role with onsite hours.

The ideal candidate has extensive RN and psychiatric/behavioral health leadership experience, a strong focus on regulatory compliance, and proven skills in staffing, budgeting, and performance improvement.