Director of Behavioral Health - West Palm Beach, FL


Healthcare - FL - West Palm Beach, FL
West Palm Beach, Florida
Locations: West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Jupiter, Palm Springs
Posted On: May 01, 2026
Last Day to Apply: May 08, 2026

Job 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.

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