Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health Leader (Relocation)

Acadia Healthcare; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Available

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing Education and Leadership De

Job summary

Lakeland Behavioral Health System in Springfield, Missouri, seeks a Director of Nursing to lead the Residential Treatment Center with a focus on clinical excellence, staff development, and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with the executive team, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to drive quality, safety, and patient outcomes while mentoring future nursing leaders across Acadia Healthcare's network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher strongly preferred.
• Current registered nursing license in State of facility required
• 6+ years’ experience as a registered nurse preferred
• 3 years of registered nursing experience required.
• Two years of experience in behavioral health as a Registered Nurse preferred.
• One year experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment (inpatient or outpatient) or relatable experience required
• Prior DON or Nurse Manager experience preferred
• Two years of progressive leadership or management experience required

Responsibilities

• Leading nursing operations across the facility
• Developing, coaching, and mentoring nursing leaders and staff
• Driving clinical quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, state, and regulatory standards
• Managing staffing effectiveness, scheduling strategies, and workforce planning
• Collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes
• Monitoring nursing-sensitive indicators and implementing action plans when needed
• Supporting employee engagement, retention, and succession planning efforts
• Promoting a culture of accountability, compassion, teamwork, and patient-centered care

Skills

Leadership

Nursing management

Behavioral health knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Registered Nurse license (state of facility)

Job description

Lakeland Behavioral Health System in Springfield, Missouri, seeks a Director of Nursing to lead the Residential Treatment Center with a focus on clinical excellence, staff development, and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with the executive team, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to drive quality, safety, and patient outcomes while mentoring future nursing leaders across Acadia Healthcare's network.