Director, Nursing - Behavioral Health

WMCHealth

Valhalla, NYFull-time$160–224K/yrSeen 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$160–224K/yr

Location

Valhalla, NY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

New York RN LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Director provides daily operational administration for nursing and patient care in the Behavioral Health Center at Westchester Medical Center. The role supervises and coordinates assigned service lines, recommends clinical and administrative changes, and oversees nursing and patient care programs. The Director also exercises supervision over nursing, professional, clerical, and ancillary personnel and assumes responsibility for service-line administration in the absence of the Senior Director.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Psychiatric Nursing

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Nursing6 Years Nursing Experience3 Years Supervisory ExperienceNew York RN License

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Director, Nursing - Behavioral Health

Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

City/State: Valhalla, NY

Category: Executive/Management

Department: Nursing

Union: No

Position: Full Time

Hours: 8 am to 5 pm

Shift: Day

Req #: 48958

Posted Date: Jun 26, 2026

Hiring Range: $160,013 to $223,814

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Job Details:

Director – Behavioral HealthCenter

Summary:

The Director position provides daily operational administration for nursing and other patient care in the Behavioral Health Center at Westchester Medical Center. The Director supervises, coordinates, implements and directs ongoing administrative aspects of assigned service lines. The Director will recommend to the Sr. Director/Vice President of Patient Care Services those areas of clinical practice and administration requiring evaluation and change and implementing nursing and other patient care programs. In the absence of the Sr. Director, incumbents are responsible for the administration of these service lines.Supervision is exercised over many nursing, professional, clerical, and ancillary personnel. Responsibilities include: Supervises, coordinates, implements and directs the ongoing administrative aspects of assigned nursing and patient care areas at Westchester Medical Center. Participates in evaluation of nursing and clinical practice through peer review. Assists in the establishment of institutional standards of practice for all aspects of nursing and other patient care services in cooperation with established professional standards of practice Establishes qualifications of all levels of staff in conjunction with the Vice President Hospital Nursing Service and Education. Coordinates the implementation of nursing policies and procedures by conducting staff conferences and through directives, as needed Assists in the development of education programs for all staff. Provides for periodic review of staff by participating in individual evaluation conferences. Participates in labor-management conferences. Coordinates clinical programs with specific department heads, as required. Recommends and establishes appropriate staffing patterns through ongoing evaluation of service line needs. Investigates and evaluates data and makes recommendations to improve patient care services. Participates in, monitors and evaluates quality improvement activities. Participates in hospital and medical board committees. Assists the Vice President, Hospital Nursing Services and Education with the development of department budgets. Attends meetings, conferences and seminars as required. Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

Psychiatric nursing experience required.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing and six years of professional nursing experience, including three years at a supervisory level.

Licenses / Certifications:

Possession of a valid license and current registration, issued by the New York State Department of Education, as a Registered Professional Nurse.

About Us:

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes: