<p>A West Palm Beach, Florida acute care facility is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as Director of Behavioral Health. This is a day-shift, weekday-only leadership role overseeing an inpatient behavioral health service line — a strong fit for a seasoned behavioral health nurse leader ready to step into or continue in a director-level seat at a full-service acute care hospital in one of Florida's most desirable coastal markets.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive hourly pay rate: $38–$57 per hour, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Day-shift schedule with no weekend obligation</li> <li>Acute care hospital employment with the stability of a defined leadership role</li> <li>Position supports master's degree completion — employer requires attainment within 6 months of start, signaling investment in professional development</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Director-level nursing leadership role within an acute care behavioral health unit</li> <li>Day-shift schedule, Monday through Friday — no weekend or holiday rotation</li> <li>Facility type: acute care hospital with dedicated behavioral health service line</li> <li>Leadership scope consistent with a full behavioral health department director, including oversight of clinical operations, staff, and program quality</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per Florida state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Florida RN license required — compact state license accepted</li> <li>Minimum of 5 years of Director of Behavioral Health experience, or equivalent tenure as a seasoned behavioral health nurse manager in an acute care setting</li> <li>Acute care behavioral health clinical experience is required — community or outpatient-only backgrounds will not meet the threshold</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or related bachelor's degree required at time of hire</li> <li>Master's degree must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>West Palm Beach sits on Florida's Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County, offering year-round warm weather, world-class beaches, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The metro area combines the energy of South Florida with a lower cost of living than Miami, strong public and private school options, and easy access to the Florida Keys, the Everglades, and Orlando. For clinicians seeking a leadership role in a sun-belt market with genuine lifestyle upside, West Palm Beach consistently ranks among Florida's most livable cities.</p>