Director of Behavioral Health (RN) - Fort Walton Beach, FL - Direct Hire/ Full-Time

Job Title:

Director of Behavioral Health Location:

Fort Walton Beach, FL Type:

Permanent |

Full-Time Pay Rate:

$110,000 - $130,000/year

Position Overview:

Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Director of Behavioral Health for a direct-hire leadership opportunity in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Responsibilities Ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient-centered behavioral health care. Monitor quality metrics and implement initiatives that improve patient outcomes. Maintain compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and licensing standards. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards of care. Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and effective care coordination. Oversee daily operations of a 48-bed Behavioral Health Unit. Manage patient throughput, admission/discharge planning, and census management. Ensure appropriate staffing levels and workforce utilization. Monitor department productivity, resource allocation, and operational efficiency. Lead, mentor, and develop behavioral health staff. Recruit, engage, and retain high-performing behavioral health professionals. Participate in budgeting, strategic planning, and financial management activities. Monitor departmental revenue, expenses, and labor utilization. Drive initiatives that enhance patient satisfaction and patient experience. Collaborate with physicians and hospital leadership to improve services and support program growth. Required Qualifications Active Registered Nurse License. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field. Minimum 5 years of recent Acute Care Inpatient Behavioral Health Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager experience. BLS Certification (within 30 days of hire). Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification (within 90 days of hire). Strong leadership, operational management, and team development experience. Experience with regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives. Fingerprint Clearance Required. Preferred Qualifications Previous Director-level Behavioral Health leadership experience. Strong background in inpatient psychiatric operations. Experience with budgeting, staffing, and performance improvement initiatives. For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC:

It is a Joint Commission 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.