Director of Nursing — Behavioral Health

Job overview

Director of Nursing — Behavioral Health is an onsite role in Clinton, MD. The posting lists a salary range of $140,000–$150,000 per year. The role supports the Behavioral Health Program at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, including its adult inpatient unit, partial hospitalization program, and behavioral health emergency department services. Reporting to the Executive Director of Behavioral Health Services, the Director of Nursing leads clinical and nursing operations, develops staff, and advances patient-centered care. The role is accountable for quality, utilization, regulatory readiness, care transitions, and collaboration with physicians and partners.

What you'll do

• Direct quality and utilization standards for coordinated, patient-centered, cost-effective care
• lead clinical and nursing operations, including staffing, performance management, and resource allocation
• maintain leadership visibility through daily rounding
• ensure care transitions and regulatory compliance
• collaborate with physicians and partners to improve outcomes and resolve issues
• develop teams and promote safety, accountability, and evidence-based practice.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of nursing

behavioral health

nursing leadership

psychiatric nursing

inpatient care

clinical operations

patient-centered care

clinton md

medstar southern maryland hospital center

$140k–$150k/year

maryland rn license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities
• the posting does not detail specific benefits.

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in nursing, at least five years of nursing leadership experience in an inpatient hospital-based psychiatric setting, and an active Maryland RN license or eligibility for endorsement.

About the employer

Signet Health Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.