Behavioral Health Nurse Manager
Petoskey, Michigan
McLaren Northern Michigan

Job Opportunity: Behavioral Health Manager

Location: Petoskey, Michigan
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Manager is a nurse leadership role responsible for ensuring the quality of care and patient safety within their area. This position involves strong communication, relationship-building, leadership, professionalism, and business skills. The manager supports nursing excellence aligned with recognized nursing leadership standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in nursing and organizational policy formulation and decision-making, including shared governance.
• Evaluate the quality and appropriateness of healthcare, promoting care delivery that respects individual rights and preferences.
• Accept organizational accountability for services provided.
• Coordinate nursing care with other healthcare disciplines and assist in integrating services across the healthcare continuum.
• Provide guidance and supervision to nursing staff, overseeing staffing and scheduling based on scope of practice, competencies, patient needs, and care complexity.
• Orient new staff and provide individual feedback on staff development and performance evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor budgets for the assigned area.
• Engage nursing staff in evaluative research to promote evidence-based practice and shared accountability.
• Maintain open communication forums for staff to discuss issues and seek guidance.
• Perform other duties consistent with the role as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably with the majority in acute care and relevant to the behavioral health patient population.
• Leadership experience in nursing management.
• Valid Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.

Additional Information

• This role is focused on behavioral health management within a clinical setting.
• The position requires strong leadership and management skills to oversee nursing staff and ensure high-quality patient care.