Director of Nursing | On-Site, Behavioral Health & SUD

Banyan Treatment Centers; Waelder (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance & disability coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Wellness incentives & employee assis t

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Banyan Treatment Centers seeks a Director of Nursing to lead the nursing department onsite in Waelder, TX. This role reports to the Executive Director and requires full-time, Mon–Fri hours with occasional weekend/after-hours coverage.

You will build a capable team, ensure clinical excellence, and integrate nursing with medical leadership to advance patient care. The position emphasizes building culture, policy development, and regulatory readiness in a nationally recognized organization.

Qualifications

• RN license active in Texas.
• ASN from an accredited school.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible nursing leadership and management experience.
• Minimum two years in behavioral, substance use or mental healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead all nursing operations, ensuring compliance with state, federal, Joint Commission and CARF standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop nursing staff to drive accountability and clinical excellence.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and daily nursing workflows.
• Partner with medical and interdisciplinary teams to deliver integrated patient care.
• Ensure accurate documentation, assessments, and EMR compliance.
• Oversee medication management processes and safety initiatives.
• Lead Infection Control and quality improvement efforts.
• Support regulatory readiness, audits, and accreditation activities.
• Develop and implement nursing policies and staff education programs.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Team mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Education

ASN Nursing

BSN/MSN preferred

Tools

Kipu EMR

Job description

Banyan Treatment Centers seeks a Director of Nursing to lead the nursing department onsite in Waelder, TX. This role reports to the Executive Director and requires full-time, Mon–Fri hours with occasional weekend/after-hours coverage.

You will build a capable team, ensure clinical excellence, and integrate nursing with medical leadership to advance patient care. The position emphasizes building culture, policy development, and regulatory readiness in a nationally recognized organization.