What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) position at Bayside Marin?
Overview
Acadia Healthcare is the largest stand-alone provider of behavioral health services in the U.S., leading the industry with a dedication to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. 262 treatment facilities across 39 states and Puerto Rico, offering inpatient, residential, outpatient, detox, and more. Serving approximately 25,500 employees, delivering care to 11,850 beds and treating 75,000 patients daily.
Our mission is to Lead Care With Light - setting the standard for excellence in mental health and addiction treatment. We’re thought leaders and innovators, creating compassionate, evidence-based programs that drive meaningful outcomes.
Why Join Acadia Healthcare as a DON?
We offer more than just a leadership role - we offer a mission-driven career with unmatched growth potential and exceptional support from both your hospital and our corporate team.
What’s In It For You?
- Relocation Assistance & Sign-On Bonus - We’ll support your move and welcome you with a generous bonus.
- Professional Growth & Career Pathing - From Nurse Executive to CEO-in-Training, your development is our priority.
- Competitive Salary & Performance Bonuses
- Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, vision & more.
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous PTO - Includes vacation, holidays, extended sick leave, and mental health days.
- Industry-Leading Training & Support - You’ll be paired with a corporate nurse executive mentor from day one.
About Bayside Marin:
Bayside Marin is a premier addiction and behavioral health treatment center located in San Rafael, CA. They offer personalized detox, residential, outpatient, dual-diagnosis, and holistic care services. The facility is known for its serene setting, clinical excellence, and a focus on private, executive-level treatment
How will we support you in this role?
Although our hospitals operate independently, you'll never be alone. From the very start, you'll receive support from our Corporate team. You'll work closely with corporate recruiting to help attract the best talent for your facility, and you'll be paired with a Corporate Nurse Leader who will mentor and guide you in your role. For those interested in advancing their careers, we also offer a CEO In-Training program for those who aspire to lead a hospital in the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead and set the strategic direction for nursing care delivery.
- Supervise and support nursing staff, ensuring high performance and development.
- Collaborate across departments to meet patient needs and resolve concerns.
- Manage staffing based on patient acuity and census changes.
- Ensure compliance with clinical, regulatory, and quality standards.
- Oversee nursing operations, including budgeting, hiring, training, and performance management.
- Drive a culture focused on safety, service, and continuous improvement.
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.
*Only candidates with Behavioral Health experience as an RN in an inpatient psychiatric setting will be considered for this role.*
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
We’re so grateful for every application we receive. While we carefully review each one, we may only be able to contact those whose experience most closely matches the role. Thank you for understanding and for considering us in your job search.
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Salary : $150,000 - $175,000