Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 37,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut's leading provider for children, adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions. We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services. Through our multi-site network of care, we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recovery.

Job Summary:

Under the leadership of the Nursing Director, the Behavioral Health Manager is a Registered Nurse responsible and accountable for the 24-hour planning, organizing, directing and evaluation of clinical, administrative and operational and regulatory/compliance activities for their assigned department(s) within a freestanding mental health hospital/facility.

The scope of management responsibilities includes clinical and safety practices of nurses and other members of the clinical team, professional nursing practice, leadership and professional growth, human resource management, financial performance, system coordination and clinical performance (safety, patient experience and quality) improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, MSN preferred

• Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license required
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in clinical practice required
• Minimum 2 years of progressive leadership experience required, on year of supervisory experience preferred
• Certified BLS provider credentialed form the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certification in a specialty area required within 3 years of start date in position
• Computer proficiency and keyboarding skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to set, prioritize, and meet deadlines

We take great care of careers.

Hartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages - movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.