Nursing Director - Behavioral Health - ND#001
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Nursing Director – Behavioral Health
Location: West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift (No Weekends)
Pay Range: $38.50 – $57.00/hour (based on experience)
Position Overview
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced and dynamic Nursing Director – Behavioral Health to lead and oversee the daily operations of a high-volume behavioral health department within an acute care setting. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while driving operational excellence, staff engagement, and continuous performance improvement.
The Nursing Director serves as a key liaison between patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
Key ResponsibilitiesOperations & Leadership
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for all behavioral health nursing operations
- Plan, organize, and supervise departmental activities to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
- Drive performance standards and ensure alignment with organizational goals
Quality & Patient Care
- Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care
- Lead and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient experience
Compliance & Regulatory Standards
- Ensure adherence to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety regulations
- Maintain compliance with applicable healthcare and accreditation standards
Financial & Resource Management
- Develop and manage departmental budgets while maintaining cost efficiency
- Optimize staffing models and resource utilization
Staff Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff and leadership teams
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth
- Support staff engagement, retention, and succession planning
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Required
- Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) required (or must be obtained within 6 months of hire)
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification
- Ability to meet background and screening requirements
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a Behavioral Health leadership role (Director level preferred)
OR - 5+ years of Nurse Management experience in an acute care setting with strong behavioral health exposure
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.