Director Of Nursing

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment; Prescott Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center (MMYTC) is seeking an experienced Nursing Director to lead the Nursing department within our residential behavioral health program for adolescents in Arizona. You will work with the MMA Management Team to ensure high standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations.

Required are an active RN license and a BA or BSN, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• BA or BSN degree required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; proficiency with standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Direct Nursing department and report to the MMA Management Team.
• Create and maintain student medical files; conduct monthly audits to ensure licensing standards.
• Coordinate and lead Infection Control program and training; ensure timely immunizations and related appointments.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

RN license

BA or BSN

Job description

Description

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center

Residential Behavioral Health | Adolescent Treatment | Trauma-Informed Care | Arizona Nonprofit

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center (MMYTC) is a residential behavioral health treatment center serving adolescents with serious emotional, behavioral, and substance use disorders. Located in Arizona, we provide structured, trauma-informed, and clinically sophisticated care for youth who require intensive therapeutic support. MMYTC staff routinely treat vulnerable youth who have survived abuse, neglect and exploitation in their communities, which provides a unique opportunity for staff to provide life‑saving care.

Our multidisciplinary team includes licensed therapists, behavioral health technicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and direct care professionals who work together to create safe, therapeutic environments where youth can stabilize, heal, and build lifelong skills.

Why Work at MMYTC?

If you’re looking for meaningful work in behavioral health, residential treatment, youth services, or mental health care, MMYTC offers the opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Member of the MMA Management Team, directs Nursing department
• Represents Nursing and the Medical Department and communicates issues to the management team regarding the Department
• Create and maintain student medical files
• Conduct monthly file audits to ensure licensing standards and quality of care practices
• Maintain proper norms and security of youth and provide crisis intervention as necessary
• Responsible for contributing to a positive and productive work environment
• Will administratively review and approve all Medical Department expenses
• Staffing of Nursing, including RNs, med techs, medical assistants, and transport
• Maintains and updates Policies and Procedures
• Prepares Nursing for audits by licensing agencies, JCAHO, and other reviewers
• Coordinates and leads Infection Control program and training for facility
• Oversees that immunizations, optometry, dental, and other appointments occur in a timely manner and are tracked.
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• REQUIRES an active RN License, and BA or BSN.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills, as well as computer skills.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.