Director of Behavioral Health - West Palm Beach, FL
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Director of Behavioral Health
Location: West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $38.50 – $57.00 per hour (based on experience)
Position Overview
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Director of Behavioral Health to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a behavioral health department within an acute care hospital setting. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, driving performance improvement initiatives, managing staff, and maintaining regulatory compliance.
The Director will serve as a key liaison between patients, families, physicians, and hospital leadership, fostering a collaborative and patient-centered care environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee daily operations of the Behavioral Health department
- Develop and implement departmental goals aligned with organizational objectives
- Drive quality improvement initiatives, patient safety, and patient satisfaction
- Manage staffing, performance evaluations, and professional development of team members
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards
- Monitor departmental productivity, budgeting, and resource utilization
- Oversee the delivery of patient-centered behavioral health services
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care coordination
- Optimize operational efficiency while maintaining high standards of care
- Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Master’s Degree (required within 6 months of hire)
- Minimum 5 years of Director-level Behavioral Health experience
OR
- 5+ years of Behavioral Health leadership experience in an acute care setting (Manager-level candidates may be considered)
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.