Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health

Clinical Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health / Behavioral Health RN Manager – Day Shift

Take charge in a meaningful way. As a Clinical Nurse Manager in Behavioral Health, you’ll guide a nursing team delivering critical psychiatric and emotional care. Your leadership will help shape care delivery, support clinical staff development, and ensure a safe, compassionate environment for patients and families during their most vulnerable moments.

Why You Should Apply

Day shift leadership role—no nights required

Direct impact on behavioral health outcomes and program quality

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a supportive setting

Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities

About You

Be able to do the job as described

Must have 2 years of true hospital Behavioral Health/Psych experience of like size (250 census).

Must have prior nurse manager or nursing leadership experience

Associate’s Degree in Nursing required

AZ or Compact RN license and BLS

Confidence managing staff performance, coaching teams, and driving process improvements

What You’ll Be Doing

Oversee day-to-day operations in the behavioral health unit

Lead onboarding, scheduling, and performance management for nursing staff

Ensure compliance with hospital standards, state board regulations, and safety protocols

Monitor and improve quality of care based on clinical outcomes

Manage infection control, medication protocols, and emergency preparedness procedures

Area info: SW corner of Arizona, overlooking the Colorado River. The city has a population of 200,000. It offers ideal year-round weather with plenty of outdoor activities like camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, biking and golf. Family-friendly town. Phoenix and San Diego are just 180 miles away.