Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health
Job in
Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Florida, 32549, USA
Listed on 2026-02-03
Listing for:
Crafted Staff
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-03
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Director of Nursing, Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health
Location: Fort Walton Beach , Florida (on-site)
Employment: Full-Time
Compensation: $110K - $130K based on leadership experience
Hospital OverviewJoin a leading healthcare facility in Fort Walton Beach:
- 267-bed hospital serving the community with excellence
- Primary Stroke and Cancer Center for the region
- Pediatric ER and two free-standing ERs in the area
- Known for great benefits and a supportive work culture
- Salary Range: $110,000 – $130,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, PTO, and paid family leave
The Director of Behavioral Health provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for inpatient behavioral health services. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, promotes patient safety, and fosters a culture of excellence in mental health care delivery.
Key Responsibilities- Direct daily operations of the inpatient behavioral health unit
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and hospital policies
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Oversee staff development, training, and performance evaluations
- Promote a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff
- Minimum 5 years of recent (within the last year) acute care inpatient behavioral health leadership experience (Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager)
- Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/BLS) certification within 30 days of start date
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification within 90 days of start date
- Fingerprint clearance required
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Lead a vital behavioral health program at a hospital committed to compassionate care
- Join a collaborative team that values innovation and professional growth
- Make a meaningful impact on mental health outcomes in a supportive community
- Behavioral Health Director
- RN Behavioral Health Leadership
- Inpatient Mental Health Nursing
- Psychiatric Nurse Manager
- Fort Walton Beach RN Director
Apply today to advance your nursing leadership career and transform behavioral health care in Fort Walton Beach!
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