What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) position at Acadia Behavioral Health (Pioneer Behavioral Health)?
Overview
Director of Nursing (DON) – Wilmington Treatment Center Wilmington, NC | Relocation Assistance Available
Lead With Purpose. Elevate Clinical Excellence.
Are you a mission-driven nursing leader ready to guide clinical teams in a nationally recognized addiction treatment center? Join Wilmington Treatment Center, North Carolina’s premier residential and outpatient provider, and help shape the future of evidence‑based addiction and behavioral health care.
About Wilmington Treatment Center
Founded in 1984, Wilmington Treatment Center is a leading provider of detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient services for adults facing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.Located in a beautiful coastal setting, the center provides a therapeutic environment supported by a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, licensed clinicians, recreational therapists, and addiction specialists.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Your leadership deserves meaningful support. Enjoy:
- Relocation Assistance and/or Sign-On Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities – Grow toward corporate nursing leadership or future CNO pathways
- Executive Mentorship – Paired with an experienced corporate nurse executive from day one
- Competitive Salary Annual Bonus Program
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO – Vacation, holidays, extended sick leave, mental health days
- Industry-Leading Training & Support
Your Impact
As Director of Nursing, you will play a pivotal role in the clinical and operational success of the facility. You will:
- Lead and manage nursing operations across detox, residential, and outpatient levels of care
- Mentor and develop nurse leaders and direct-care staff
- Ensure regulatory compliance with TJC, CMS, state licensing, and accreditation standards (including OTP, DEA, and state mental health/health department certifications) [recovered.org]
- Oversee staffing, workforce planning, and budget stewardship
- Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration across medical, clinical, and therapeutic teams
- Monitor patient outcomes and drive continuous quality improvement
- Contribute to executive decision‑making and support long‑range clinical planning
How We Support You
While Wilmington Treatment Center operates with strong local leadership, you’ll benefit from Acadia Healthcare’s national resources:
- Corporate Nurse Executive Support for regulatory guidance, best practices, and clinical excellence
- Corporate Recruiting Partnership to build and strengthen your nursing workforce
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
- Active RN license in the state required
- Minimum 3 years RN experience (6 years preferred)
- Behavioral health nursing experience:
- 1 year required (inpatient, outpatient, psychiatric, addiction recovery, or related)
- 2 years preferred
- Prior DON or Nurse Manager experience preferred
- 2 years of progressive leadership or management experience required
Ready to Lead Meaningful Change? Join a team committed to compassionate, evidence-based recovery care.Apply today and bring your leadership to a center where your impact truly matters.
Committed to Equity & Inclusion We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to create a supportive, inclusive environment for all team members.
Your Time Matters We thoughtfully review every application. While we may contact only those whose backgrounds closely align with the role, we sincerely appreciate your interest in furthering your career with us.
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