Nurse Manager Behavioral Health

Dulles, VA

Full Time

Manager/Supervisor

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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