Director of Nursing (DON) - Behavioral Health - DONKP
Company: NavitasPartners
Location: Queens Village
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Director of Nursing
(DON) – Behavioral Health Location: Brooklyn, NY 11206 Job Type:
Contract Compensation Local Rate: $90–$97/hour (approximately
$3,637.50/week) Travel Rate: $3,959.50/week Schedule 40 hours per
week 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday Approved agency public
holidays not included Position Overview "Navitas Healthcare, LLC"
is seeking an experienced and results-driven Director of Nursing
(DON) to lead and support the Behavioral Health department at a
healthcare facility in Brooklyn, NY. This leadership role is
responsible for driving quality improvement initiatives, ensuring
regulatory compliance, and overseeing the delivery of safe,
high-quality, patient-centered care within a behavioral health
environment. Key Responsibilities Plan, develop, and implement
initiatives to improve patient care outcomes and nursing staff
performance. Monitor, analyze, and evaluate patient care
performance metrics in collaboration with nursing leadership.
Conduct unit assessments and implement corrective action plans to
address identified gaps. Develop, maintain, and oversee
documentation and tracking systems related to medication errors and
staff counseling. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory,
accreditation, and organizational standards. Provide leadership,
mentorship, and ongoing guidance to nursing staff within the
Behavioral Health department. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s
degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. Minimum of 7
years of nursing experience, including at least 5 years in a
supervisory or leadership role. Active Registered Nurse (RN)
license with Primary Source Verification through the New York State
Department of Education (NYSED). Current BLS certification.
Demonstrated experience working in a Behavioral Health setting.
Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Nursing or a related
field. 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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