What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) position at Northern Virginia Adolescent Treatment Center?
Overview
Director of Nursing (DON) | Northern Virginia Adolescent Treatment Center
Chantilly, VA | Relocation Assistance Available
Lead With Purpose. Shape Adolescent Recovery.
Are you a compassionate and mission‑driven nursing leader ready to make a lasting impact on adolescents and their families? Northern Virginia Adolescent Treatment Center (NVATC) is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead nursing operations at our residential treatment facility dedicated to adolescents ages 12–17 struggling with substance use disorders and co‑occurring mental health conditions.
About Northern Virginia Adolescent Treatment Center
Located in Chantilly, Virginia, NVATC provides adolescent‑specific residential addiction treatment in a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. Our programs focus on evidence‑based care, family involvement, and whole‑person healing, supported by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, licensed clinicians, and therapeutic staff.
Why You’ll Love This Role
We invest in leaders who invest in care. As Director of Nursing, you’ll receive:
Responsibilities
As Director of Nursing, you will provide strategic and day‑to‑day leadership for nursing services, ensuring safe, compliant, and developmentally appropriate care. Key responsibilities include:
At NVATC, you’ll help shape a program where adolescents can step away from daily stressors and focus on healing, supported by a nursing team that sets the standard for compassionate, high‑quality behavioral healthcare.
Qualifications
Northern Virginia Adolescent Treatment Center is a specialized residential treatment facility serving adolescents ages 12–17 with substance use disorders and co‑occurring mental health conditions. Our mission is to provide compassionate, structured, and evidence‑based care that supports long‑term recovery and family healing.
At NVATC, we believe strong clinical outcomes begin with supported, empowered leaders. We invest in our nursing teams by providing the tools, collaboration, and leadership necessary to deliver exceptional adolescent behavioral healthcare every day.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Northern Virginia Adolescent Treatment Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. While we appreciate all interest, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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Director of Nursing (DON) | Northern Virginia Adolescent Treatment Center
Chantilly, VA | Relocation Assistance Available
Lead With Purpose. Shape Adolescent Recovery.
Are you a compassionate and mission‑driven nursing leader ready to make a lasting impact on adolescents and their families? Northern Virginia Adolescent Treatment Center (NVATC) is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead nursing operations at our residential treatment facility dedicated to adolescents ages 12–17 struggling with substance use disorders and co‑occurring mental health conditions.
About Northern Virginia Adolescent Treatment Center
Located in Chantilly, Virginia, NVATC provides adolescent‑specific residential addiction treatment in a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. Our programs focus on evidence‑based care, family involvement, and whole‑person healing, supported by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, licensed clinicians, and therapeutic staff.
Why You’ll Love This Role
We invest in leaders who invest in care. As Director of Nursing, you’ll receive:
- Relocation Assistance or Sign‑On Bonus
- Competitive Salary Bonus Opportunity
- Comprehensive Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Executive‑level mentorship and professional development
- Strong clinical and operational support within a growing behavioral health organization
Responsibilities
As Director of Nursing, you will provide strategic and day‑to‑day leadership for nursing services, ensuring safe, compliant, and developmentally appropriate care. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading nursing operations for adolescent residential and detox services
- Mentoring nurse leaders and direct‑care nursing staff
- Ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards, state licensing, and healthcare regulations
- Overseeing staffing models, scheduling, and nursing budgets
- Driving continuous quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Collaborating closely with medical, clinical, and family‑support services
- Supporting survey readiness, audits, and accreditation activities
- Contributing to facility leadership decisions and long‑term clinical planning
- Experienced nursing leaders with backgrounds in behavioral health, psychiatry, substance use treatment, or residential care
- Nursing leaders passionate about adolescent mental health and recovery
- Nursing leaders who value collaboration, structure, and evidence‑based practice
- Nursing leaders motivated by mission, mentorship, and measurable impact
At NVATC, you’ll help shape a program where adolescents can step away from daily stressors and focus on healing, supported by a nursing team that sets the standard for compassionate, high‑quality behavioral healthcare.
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
Northern Virginia Adolescent Treatment Center is a specialized residential treatment facility serving adolescents ages 12–17 with substance use disorders and co‑occurring mental health conditions. Our mission is to provide compassionate, structured, and evidence‑based care that supports long‑term recovery and family healing.
At NVATC, we believe strong clinical outcomes begin with supported, empowered leaders. We invest in our nursing teams by providing the tools, collaboration, and leadership necessary to deliver exceptional adolescent behavioral healthcare every day.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Northern Virginia Adolescent Treatment Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. While we appreciate all interest, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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