Director of Behavioral Health DBH 25-34771
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Job Location:
Fort Walton Beach, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Director of Behavioral Health
Location -Fort Walton Beach FL
Shift: Days
Job Summary
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.
Key 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.
Qualifications
5 years of recent acute care inpatient Behavioral Health management experience (Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager).
Bachelors 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.
Additional Information
Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
Unit size: 48 beds / 38 average daily census
FTEs overseen: Approximately 24
Departments managed: Behavioral Health Unit only
Trauma level: Level II
Qualities leadership values: Compassion resilience ability to handle high-pressure situations
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About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a 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.
Required Experience:
Director
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- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
