Director: Nursing Behavioral Health

Sutter Health

1 day ago

California$244K - $391KFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health as a Nursing Director – Behavioral Health – $244K-$391K in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide excellence in the delivery of high quality patient care and an optimal patient care experience.

develop and establish short- and long-term strategic plans that complement system, operating unit or affilia.

manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.

Requirements

Friday, Variable Weekend Requirements: As Needed, Occasionally

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $244K - $391K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Sutter Health in United States.

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipStrategic planningBudget managementOperational managementPolicy developmentStaff engagementConflict resolutionFinancial managementProcess improvementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsChange managementHealthcare administrationRegulatory complianceTeam collaboration

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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Sutter Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Sutter Health lists compensation for this physician position at $244k to $391k annually.

This is approximately 6% above the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Nursing leadership, Strategic planning, Budget management, Operational management, Policy development, Staff engagement, Conflict resolution, Financial management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Director provides administrative and nursing leadership for an inpatient behavioral health unit to ensure high-quality patient care and operational excellence. They partner with medical staff and leadership to develop strategic plans, manage budgets, and establish policies that align with organi...

Benefits package: Benefits: Yes. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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