Nursing Director, Mental Health & Crisis Services

HCRS (Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont); Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

Health/dental/vision coverage

9 holidays + 1 week personal time

Job summary

HCRS is seeking a Director of Nursing to provide strategic leadership for nursing services across its mental health, crisis, residential, and developmental programs in southeastern Vermont. The role emphasizes safety, person-centered care, trauma-informed practice, and recovery-oriented services.

Master’s in nursing is preferred or a Bachelor's degree with three years of leadership experience. Active RN licenses in VT and NH, plus three years of leadership and strong EHR proficiency, are

Qualifications

• Master's in nursing preferred or Bachelor’s with leadership experience in a Director role.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in VT and NH.
• At least three years of nursing leadership, management, or supervisory experience.
• Experience in mental health, developmental/residential services, or substance use settings.
• Knowledge of medication management, nursing delegation, and quality improvement.
• Experience developing clinical policies, training, and competency standards.
• Experience supervising nursing staff and coaching.
• Proficiency with EHRs and standard business tech.
• CPR certification and valid driver's license with ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for nursing services across agency programs.
• Ensure nursing services are safe, accessible, person-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented.
• Oversee policy development, compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead staff development, supervision, and performance coaching.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support individuals served.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Nursing supervision

Medication management

Electronic health records

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree + 3 years leadership

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

HCRS is seeking a Director of Nursing to provide strategic leadership for nursing services across its mental health, crisis, residential, and developmental programs in southeastern Vermont. The role emphasizes safety, person-centered care, trauma-informed practice, and recovery-oriented services.

Master’s in nursing is preferred or a Bachelor's degree with three years of leadership experience. Active RN licenses in VT and NH, plus three years of leadership and strong EHR proficiency, are