- Fortuna Foothills, AZ
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Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health

AVA Search Group
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.
How To Apply – We’d love to see your resume or CV, send an email to adrienne@avasearchgroup.com or call Adrienne Archer at 800.980.6237
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