The Staff Pad has partnered with a well-known hospital in Helena, MT and we are looking to hire a Behavioral Health Nurse Manager to oversee the operations and clinical leadership of an inpatient behavioral health program.

What You’ll Do

Under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer and in coordination with the hospital, the Behavioral Health Unit Manager:

Shares responsibility for overall unit operations, patient flow coordination, and delivery of Behavioral Health services
Serves as an administrative leader collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance the organization’s mission, vision, values, and goals
Oversees staff and departmental operations while fostering a professional, supportive, and effective practice environment
Promotes patient safety, advocacy, teamwork, respect, and operational efficiency
Builds and maintains a cohesive, collaborative, and engaged team culture
Delivers innovative, progressive mental health services across inpatient and community-based settings
Optimizes operational performance, quality outcomes, and fiscal accountability while enhancing patient, guest, and community experience
Supports the organization’s strategic plan through business planning, resource management, program development, budgeting, performance management, quality improvement, staff development, and regulatory compliance
Defines the treatment program’s philosophy, goals, and objectives in collaboration with the Medical Director
Directly supervises clinical and administrative staff and provides advisory support to Behavioral Health Unit personnel
Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and accrediting body standards and regulations

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a leader who demonstrates both strength and compassion in every interaction. The ideal candidate will:

Maintain a positive, empathetic approach with patients, families, and team members
Adapt quickly to changing priorities in a dynamic healthcare setting
Build trust through strong interpersonal skills and collaboration at all levels
Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Manage conflict by ensuring all perspectives are heard and guide respectful, mutually beneficial resolution
Protect confidentiality while promoting a culture of trust
Demonstrate strong commitment to patients, colleagues, physicians, and stakeholders
Embrace feedback, acknowledge mistakes, and use them for growth
Collaborate effectively within and across departments
Apply critical thinking, creativity, and innovative problem-solving
Lead with integrity, transparency, and honesty while encouraging the same in others
Support ongoing development of staff and personal professional growth
Provide clear feedback while coaching, mentoring, and motivating others
Inspire strong teams through encouragement, accountability, and positive reinforcement
Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards consistently
Drive change through process improvement, innovation, and Just Culture principles

Knowledge & Experience

Minimum 5 years of progressive management or leadership experience in a Behavioral Health setting required
Demonstrated success in team building, coaching, mentoring, and staff development
Experience with EPIC preferred

Education

BSN required
Postgraduate degree preferred

Licensures & Certifications

Current RN license in the State of Montana required
BLS certification required
SECURE certification (or equivalent) required
Mental Health First Aid certification required

Professional Aptitudes & Technical Skills

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

Manage multiple priorities and high-stress situations with emotional and cognitive maturity
Communicate compassionately, non-judgmentally, and effectively with patients and teams
Stay flexible with changing schedules and departmental needs
Use strong organizational skills to ensure efficiency and accuracy
Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software applications

If you are a professional seeking a leadership opportunity in behavioral health, this role offers the chance to provide strong operational, clinical, and administrative leadership within the Behavioral Health Unit to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. We encourage you to apply today.

Behavioral Health Nurse Manager - RN