Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health SME

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing

. Serve as a Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert providing clinical expertise in developing resources and identifying best practices around evidence-based guidelines for tobacco use disorder .

Posted 10/6/2026contractJericho • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Behavioral Health and Tobacco Use Disorder, with a strong focus on Quality Improvement initiatives and the development of educational resources. Proficient in collaborating with health systems and stakeholders to advance tobacco cessation efforts and implement evidence-based guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Behavioral Health ExpertiseQuality Improvement (QI)Tobacco Use Disorder KnowledgeRegistered Professional Nurse (RN) LicensePDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) Experience

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Hard Skills

Resource DevelopmentBest Practices IdentificationReport WritingEnvironmental ScansEducational Content CreationPresentation DevelopmentQuality Improvement SupportAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaborationIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Learning Management System (LMS)

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral HealthRegistered Professional Nurse (RN) License in New York State

Industry Keywords

Tobacco-Free Health SystemsBehavioral Health WorkgroupTobacco CessationQuality Improvement Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert providing clinical expertise in developing resources and identifying best practices around evidence-based guidelines for tobacco use disorder
Work with the Department of Health, statewide Behavioral Health Workgroup, and tobacco cessation stakeholders to support the Tobacco-Free Health Systems contract
Conduct environmental scans
Develop tools, resources, and educational content
Create content for the Learning Management System (LMS)
Develop and deliver local and statewide presentations
Serve as a Quality Improvement Advisor supporting Regional Implementation Contractors, health systems, and healthcare providers
Support regional implementation efforts
Collaborate with health systems and providers on quality improvement initiatives
Provide guidance and support to advance tobacco cessation efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in a behavioral health field or equivalent
Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in New York State
At least three (3) years of experience working on behavioral health-related projects
Experience in quality improvement is preferred
Proficiency in developing resources, identifying best practices, and contributing to report writing and deliverables
Significant experience in Behavioral Health and Quality Improvement (QI)
Hands-on experience with PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycles
Strong clinical expertise in behavioral health and tobacco use disorder
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with project leads and team members
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation at $55.00 per hour
20 to 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday during office hours (day shift)
No regular weekend or holiday availability required; occasional brief meetings or training may be required with advance notice
Professional growth through behavioral health project experience
Mission-driven work contributing to improved patient outcomes and evidence-based initiatives