Nurse Supervisor - Behavioral Health [Full Time Role] - NSBH 0514 IS#01
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Nurse Supervisor – Behavioral Health
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Department: Nursing – Behavioral Health
Job Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Full-Time | 37.5 Hours per Week
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Supervisor to lead clinical nursing operations within a Behavioral Health setting. This role is responsible for providing leadership to nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily operations of the Behavioral Health nursing unit
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to nursing and clinical staff
- Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality patient care in alignment with established policies and standards
- Manage staffing, scheduling, and workflow for efficient unit operations
- Collaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary teams, and leadership to enhance patient outcomes
- Support staff development through training, performance evaluations, and coaching
- Ensure compliance with state regulations, accreditation standards, and internal procedures
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and risk management activities
- Respond to patient care concerns, emergencies, and escalations as needed
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (New York State)
- Proven experience in Behavioral Health / Psychiatric supervision
Education & Experience (one of the following):
- Master’s Degree in Nursing + 5 years nursing experience (including 3 years in supervisory/teaching role)
- OR Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing + 6 years nursing experience (including 4 years in supervisory/teaching role)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience in inpatient behavioral health or psychiatric settings preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior leadership experience in a hospital-based behavioral health unit
- Experience managing multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Knowledge of behavioral health regulations and accreditation standards
Key Competencies
- Leadership and team management
- Clinical decision-making
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Organizational and operational efficiency
For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.