Nurse Manager Behavioral Health

5 days ago

Sterling, Virginia, United States Texas Nursing Services Full time
Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health
  • Location: Dulles, VA
  • Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
  • Schedule: Days | No Weekends
  • Salary Range: $100,000 – $145,000 annually (based on experience)
  • Relocation Assistance: Available (HR-approved)
Overview

An acute care hospital in the Dulles area is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health to lead day-to-day nursing operations within an inpatient behavioral health unit. This leadership role is responsible for clinical oversight, staff management, patient safety, and regulatory compliance while fostering a supportive, high-performance nursing culture.

This opportunity is ideal for proven behavioral health nurse leaders seeking a stable weekday schedule, leadership impact, and career advancement in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities
  • Manage daily operations of the Behavioral Health Nursing Department.
  • Provide leadership oversight to Charge Nurses and House Supervisors.
  • Ensure safe staffing, clinical quality, and adherence to nursing standards of care.
  • Support patient safety, therapeutic milieu management, and crisis prevention initiatives.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support continuity of care and treatment planning.
  • Monitor departmental performance, quality metrics, and regulatory compliance.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop nursing staff to promote engagement and retention.
  • Support hospital initiatives related to quality improvement, patient experience, and staff development.
Qualifications

Required

  • Active, unencumbered RN license (Virginia or compact eligible).
  • BSN required.
  • Minimum 2 years of recent leadership experience (Nurse Manager, Supervisor, or Clinical Team Lead) within an acute care Behavioral Health unit.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (within 30 days of hire).
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification (within 30 days of hire).

Preferred

  • Prior experience managing inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health units.
  • Strong knowledge of behavioral health regulations, safety standards, and therapeutic care models.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive leadership-level salary.
  • Full-time, weekday schedule with no weekend requirement.
  • Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution.
  • Paid time off and holiday benefits.
  • Ongoing leadership development and advancement opportunities.
Ideal For

This role is well-suited for experienced Behavioral Health nurse leaders who are passionate about patient safety, staff development, and delivering high-quality psychiatric care in an acute care environment.

Keywords / Hashtags

Nurse Manager Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health RN Manager, Psychiatric Nurse Manager, Inpatient Psych Leadership, Acute Care Behavioral Health

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