Nurse Manager Behavioral Health
Listed compensation
$97k-$135k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health
- Randallstown, Maryland | Full-Time | Onsite
Lead. Inspire. Make an Impact.
We’re seeking an experienced Behavioral Health RN leader to join our team as a Nurse Manager and play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality care within an inpatient behavioral health environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Clinical Coordinator who is ready to take the next step in their leadership career.
What You’ll Do
Lead day-to-day operations of an inpatient Behavioral Health unit
Support safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient care
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop nursing staff
Oversee staffing, performance, and unit operations
Partner with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
Drive quality improvement and evidence-based practices
Monitor patient care and clinical performance indicators
Ensure compliance with nursing, regulatory, and accreditation standards
Support departmental budgets, staffing, and resource management
Identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes, patient experience, and operational efficiency
What We’re Looking For
3–5+ years of nursing experience
Nursing degree
Current Maryland RN license or eligibility to obtain
BLS certification
Inpatient Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Nursing Experience
Previous leadership experience such as Assistant Nurse Manager, Charge RN, Nurse Supervisor, or Clinical Coordinator
Strong communication, coaching, and team-building skills
Experience with quality improvement and performance management
Preferred
Maryland APRN – Clinical Nurse Specialist license or eligibility
ACLS and/or PALS
Current experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager or similar nursing leader
Strong knowledge of behavioral health standards, regulations, and best practices
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Grow your leadership career while making a meaningful difference in behavioral health care.
If you're an experienced Behavioral Health RN leader ready to take the next step, we’d love to connect!
Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation.
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Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Manager leads day-to-day operations of an inpatient behavioral health unit while mentoring and developing nursing staff. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, managing unit budgets, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Requirements
Candidates must have 3–5+ years of nursing experience, a nursing degree, and a current Maryland RN license. Previous leadership experience in an inpatient behavioral health or psychiatric setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 42 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 52% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$116k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $97k–$135k | Nursing Leadership median $118k (middle half $100k–$135k)112 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$111k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in Maryland | 75 active | 5,834 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 24% remote · 52% no call · 74% no weekends42 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Registered Nurse listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 817 in the last 30 days | 585 the 30 days before (+40%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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26 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Randallstown
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $350k≈ 3.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,483/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 32 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 104.5
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.