Director of Behavioral Health - DBH 25-34771

NavitasPartners • Fort Walton Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Director of Behavioral Health oversees the overall function, staffing, and operations of the behavioral health unit(s), ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. This role fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while supporting strategic initiatives, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• 5+ years of recent acute care inpatient Behavioral Health management experience (Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager).
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment start.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification within 90 days of employment start.
• Fingerprint/background clearance required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and foster a compassionate care environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote evidence-based practices to advance patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage variation in clinical practice to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost.
• Maintain compliance with legal, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and resources.
• Oversee patient throughput, admission, and discharge planning to optimize care delivery.
• Develop care coordination policies to improve safety, efficiency, and quality.
• Foster interdisciplinary communication and ensure staff competency aligns with patient care needs.
• Direct nursing practice and unit operations, ensuring patient and family needs are met.
• Provide leadership to achieve exceptional patient experience and satisfaction.
• Use feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance and implement improvement strategies.
• Foster a positive workplace culture, supporting employee engagement and development.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and training to enhance staff performance.
• Attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent within the department.
• Collaborate with administrative teams and physicians to enhance or develop new services.
• Identify opportunities for program expansion, growth, and innovation.
• Participate in budget planning and monitoring for staffing, supplies, and operational needs.
• Ensure effective labor management, productivity, and cost control.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager