DON-Director of Nursing (RN) – Behavioral Health | Residential Treatment | Leadership Opportunity

About the role

Make an Impact
Lead a talented multidisciplinary team caring for adolescents in a specialized residential behavioral health setting where your leadership truly changes lives.
Build Something New
Help shape the culture, clinical excellence, and nursing operations of our growing Missouri facility.
Grow Your Career
Join one of the nation's leading behavioral healthcare organizations with opportunities for continued professional development and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff and Mental Health Technicians
• Oversee daily nursing operations and staffing
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, Missouri regulations, and nursing standards
• Develop and implement nursing policies and clinical best practices
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and performance outcomes
• Manage staffing plans, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Partner with physicians, therapists, case managers, and executive leadership to coordinate exceptional patient care
• Support employee engagement, education, competency validation, and professional development
• Foster a safe, trauma-informed, therapeutic environment for residents and staff
• Participate in leadership planning, strategic initiatives, and organizational growth

Requirements

• Active Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current CPR certification
• Previous nursing leadership experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Passion for patient-centered care

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field (preferred)
• Behavioral health experience (preferred)
• Pediatric or adolescent nursing experience (preferred)
• Residential treatment or inpatient psychiatric experience (preferred)

Skills

Compassionate, confident leader who enjoys coaching others, solving complex challenges, and creating positive outcomes for both patients and staff.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Relocation assistance for qualified applicants
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive Leadership Team
• Collaborative Multidisciplinary Environment

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

N/A