Director of Behavioral Health (RN) at Purple Cow Recruiting

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Communication, Crisis Management, Patient Care, Budgeting, Policy Development, Teamwork, Performance Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Staff Development, Coaching, Compassionate Care, Operational Leadership, Resource Utilization, Quality Monitoring, Strategic Planning

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Description Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Director of Behavioral Health (RN) for a permanent leadership opportunity in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care through oversight of inpatient behavioral health operations. The Director of Behavioral Health provides leadership across staffing, clinical operations, budgeting, and strategic planning while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and compassionate care. Key Responsibilities • Provide operational and clinical leadership for the inpatient Behavioral Health Unit (BHU). • Ensure appropriate staffing, scheduling, and resource utilization to support safe patient care. • Lead forecasting, planning, and budget monitoring for the department. • Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and workflows aligned with organizational objectives. • Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and performance improvement. • Monitor quality indicators, patient outcomes, and regulatory compliance. • Support staff development, coaching, and performance management. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary leadership to support facility-wide initiatives. • Respond effectively to high-pressure situations while maintaining compassionate leadership. Leadership Scope • Oversees approximately 24 FTEs • Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) • 48-bed unit with an average daily census of approximately 38 patients Compensation Annual Salary Range (Based on Experience) • $110,000 (minimum) • $120,000 (mid-range, approximately 10 years of experience) • $130,000 (15+ years of experience) Additional Information • No sign-on bonus • Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis Requirements • Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license. • Bachelor’s Degree required. • Minimum of 5 years of recent (within the last year) inpatient behavioral health leadership experience in an acute care hospital setting (Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager level). • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of employment start date. • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification required within 90 days of employment start date. • Fingerprinting required. • Strong leadership, communication, and crisis-management skills. • Ability to manage high-acuity behavioral health environments with compassion and composure. Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow’s system.

Responsibilities

The Director of Behavioral Health is responsible for overseeing inpatient behavioral health operations, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. This includes leadership in staffing, clinical operations, budgeting, and strategic planning.