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Nurse Director of Behavioral Health

new york, NY

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Step into an exciting leadership opportunity as the Nurse Director of Behavioral Health, where compassionate care, clinical innovation, and meaningful community impact come together in beautiful Upstate New York!

The Nurse Director of Behavioral Health will join a mission-driven, patient-first healthcare organization known for clinical excellence, safety, and responsive community care. This respected hospital promotes evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, professional development, and clinician wellbeing while investing in modern care delivery and continuous quality improvement. Healthcare leaders benefit from strong academic relationships, opportunities to mentor and educate future clinicians, and a workplace culture that values shared leadership, staff feedback, measurable outcomes, and career advancement.

The Nurse Director of Behavioral Health will lead a dynamic Psychiatric Unit that provides essential inpatient behavioral and mental health services to a broad patient population. With Large community reach and Strong academic connections, the department offers an engaging environment for advancing psychiatric nursing practice, improving access to behavioral healthcare, and strengthening evidence-based treatment programs. This role is ideal for an experienced nursing leader who is passionate about patient advocacy, safety, quality, and compassionate mental health services.

Reporting to senior nursing and hospital leadership, the Nurse Director of Behavioral Health will receive executive support while maintaining responsibility for clinical operations, staffing, budgeting, regulatory readiness, performance improvement, patient experience, and strategic program development. The Nurse Director of Behavioral Health will collaborate with friendly nurses and a diverse team of psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, social workers, therapists, case managers, pharmacists, educators, and other healthcare professionals to foster an inclusive, accountable, and supportive care environment.

The Nurse Director of Behavioral Health will enjoy an exceptional lifestyle in Upstate New York, a region celebrated for scenic lakes, waterfalls, forests, hiking trails, winter recreation, and abundant parks and green space. Residents appreciate four distinct seasons, vibrant arts and music events, locally inspired cuisine, farmers markets, respected schools, renowned colleges and universities, and welcoming community festivals. The region also offers varied housing options, manageable commutes, walkable and bike-friendly neighborhoods, dependable healthcare access, everyday conveniences, and convenient connections to larger Northeast destinations, creating an appealing balance of professional opportunity, natural beauty, culture, and family-friendly living.

The Nurse Director of Behavioral Health will receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive suite of health and retirement benefits designed to support long-term personal and professional wellbeing.

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new york, NY, 10261, US

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