Job Description

Join our Brook Lane team as an Assistant Clinical Manager and help lead a dedicated team of healthcare professionals focused on delivering exceptional patient care. Our acute psychiatric hospital provides the highest level of care in a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. We serve children, adolescents, and adults in age-appropriate units, offering individual rooms and 24-hour nursing support. Patients typically stay 9–11 days, receiving intensive treatment and crisis stabilization from our multi-disciplinary team.

About the Role:

As an Assistant Clinical Manager, you’ll provide hands-on clinical leadership, supporting the Clinical Manager in the day-to-day operations of the unit. You will ensure high-quality patient care, support team development, and promote a positive and safe work environment. This role includes leadership during off shifts and in the Clinical Manager’s absence.

What You’ll Do:

• Support daily unit operations and act as a leader on off shifts or when the Clinical Manager is unavailable.

• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, and other departments to enhance patient care and team performance.

• Manage staff scheduling, payroll, and performance evaluations.

• Assist in quality and safety initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts.

• Foster professional development by mentoring staff and working with Clinical Educators on training needs.

• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, clinical guidelines, and organizational policies.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of acute care nursing experience (5 years preferred). Prior leadership experience strongly preferred.

• Licensure/Certification:

  • Current RN license in Maryland, or compact license with multi-state privilege.

  • BLS required; ACLS, PALS, NRP, or other unit-specific certifications within 6 months.

  • Professional certification in specialty area preferred.

• Skills:

  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

  • Ability to lead teams, coach for performance, and support accountability.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical records.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion. We invest in your growth and support your career development in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Caring for Our Team

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
  Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
  Support for your continued learning and career growth
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay
  Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.