Behavioral Health Nursing Team Lead - Night Shift

About the role

We are hiring for: Behavioral Health Nursing Team Lead - Night Shift
Type: Regular

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of nursing services at an assigned Behavioral Health location or program.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards, behavioral health best practices, and organizational policy.
• Monitor and support safe medication administration practices, including documentation accuracy and medication error reporting.
• Assess and monitor the physical and psychiatric health status of individuals served.
• Obtain and document vital signs and clinical observations to identify changes in condition.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical providers, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
• Serve as a liaison between frontline nursing staff and Behavioral Health leadership.
• Support crisis stabilization efforts and respond appropriately to behavioral health emergencies.
• Educate individuals served regarding medications, side effects, and general health management.
• Communicate with families, guardians (when applicable), and care partners regarding health status and treatment updates consistent with privacy regulations.
• Conduct health-related quality assurance reviews and infection control monitoring as applicable.
• Ensure nursing documentation meets clinical, regulatory, and payer standards.
• Support implementation of evidence-based behavioral health nursing practices.
• Aid in onboarding, mentoring, and skill development of nursing staff.
• Participate in audits, licensing reviews, and accreditation activities.
• Promote a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused treatment environment.
• Maintain staffing coverage and communicate needs to Behavioral Health leadership.
• Support performance management, coaching, and corrective action as needed.
• Model professional nursing practice and uphold organizational standards.
• Act as a clinical resource for behavioral health nursing questions and escalation concerns.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Behavioral Health (BH) experience within last 1-2 years required.
• Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience required.
• Experience in Behavioral Health settings (mental health, substance use treatment, crisis services, inpatient or community-based psychiatric care) strongly preferred.
• Prior charge nurse or leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications and common behavioral health diagnoses.
• Understanding of crisis intervention principles and trauma-informed care.
• Familiarity with behavioral health documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate with multidisciplinary teams, individuals served, families, and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Ability to assess clinical situations, identify problems, and implement appropriate interventions.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to supervise and mentor nursing staff.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.