Henry Ford Health

Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare

Registered Nurse-Behavioral Health

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 10

Full-timeWarren, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
Health care provider certification in BCLS.
Clinical knowledge and analytical competencies to formulate effective nursing care plans.
Demonstrated ability to deliver comprehensive professional nursing services.
Strong communication and interpersonal competencies with patients, families, and healthcare personnel.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care that promotes recovery and wellness.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized behavioral health care plans.
Delegate and supervise care, and provide evidence-based teaching to patients and families about coping strategies.
Communicate patient and family insights to the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care.
Identify and implement approaches to overcome barriers to patient goals and improve mental health outcomes.
Advocate for vulnerable populations and create a safe, therapeutic environment for patients.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Job Description

What You Will Do:

**Champion compassionate mental health care** by leading the coordination and delivery of patient-centered care that transforms lives and promotes recovery and wellness.
**Harness the power of the nursing process** to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized behavioral health care plans that address the unique mental health needs of each patient.
**Empower patients and families** through skilled delegation, supervision, and evidence-based teaching that builds hope, resilience, and sustainable coping strategies for long-term mental health success.
**Foster collaborative healing** by communicating vital patient and family insights to the interdisciplinary healthcare team, ensuring seamless coordination that honors each person's mental health journey.
**Drive meaningful solutions** by actively identifying and implementing innovative approaches to overcome barriers to patient goals, turning challenges into opportunities for breakthrough recovery and improved mental health outcomes.
**Be a beacon of hope** in behavioral health by demonstrating unwavering commitment to reducing stigma, advocating for vulnerable populations, and creating a safe, therapeutic environment where patients feel truly seen, heard, and supported in their path to wellness.

Qualifications

**Required and Preferred Qualifications**

**Required Qualifications:**

Graduation from an accredited nursing program
Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing
Health care provider certification (BCLS)
Clinical knowledge and analytical competencies to formulate effective nursing care plans
Demonstrated ability to deliver comprehensive professional nursing services
Strong communication and interpersonal competencies with patients, families, and healthcare personnel

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Additional Information

36 hours a week

12 hours shifts- midnights

Signing Bonus eligable up to $7500

About the Company

Henry Ford Health

Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare

Henry Ford Health operates a large Michigan health system that provides a full range of medical services through 13 acute-care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, home health, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care, and more, along with health insurance and related retail. It delivers care via a network of hospitals and clinics offering primary, preventive, specialty, surgical, and rehabilitative services, with options for in-person and virtual visits, while also supporting research and education to improve treatments. The system stands out as one of Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers with over 50,000 team members and more than 550 sites, and it is repeatedly recognized for excellence in cancer, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and multi-organ transplants, underpinned by strong research funding. Its goal is to partner with patients and communities to provide high-quality care, advance medical research, and educate the next generation of health professionals.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40.3M
Headquarters: Detroit, MI
Founded: 1915

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