Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 258 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,400 beds in 38 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,500 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S.

Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation. 

Director of Nursing (DON) - Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a committed Director of Nursing (DON) to join our respected team at Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center in Ball Ground, GA. This full-time, salaried role is a key leadership position within our organization. The DON will oversee the operations of our free-standing treatment center, including planning, coordinating, monitoring, and supervising nursing services and the delivery of behavioral health care. We are looking for a compassionate, professional, and empathetic individual to contribute to our mission of providing exceptional care.

To learn more visit: https://www.blueridgemountainrecovery.com/

What would you do in this role?

The DON will be a key member of the team at Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center. The DON directs, plans, coordinates, monitors, and supervises nursing and the delivery of behavioral health/nursing services. We are looking for someone that provides a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude.

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.

Total Rewards for our Nurse Leaders Include:

• Relocation Perk – Ready to make a move? We’ve got your back with relocation assistance!
• Sign-On Bonus - This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus!
• Career Development & Growth – Unlock endless opportunities for personal and professional growth—your career path is yours to create!
• Health & Wellness – Take care of yourself and your loved ones with top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Ready – Secure your future with our 401(k) plan and company match—it’s never too early to start planning for tomorrow.
• Generous Paid Time Off – Recharge with a PTO package that includes vacation, sick days, mental health days, holidays, and extended sick leave.
• World-Class Training – We invest in YOU with an excellent training program that’ll set you up for success.
• Unmatched Professional Growth – Step into an industry-leading opportunity with growth potential like no other.

• Sets the vision for nursing practice in the delivery of safe, timely, efficient, equitable and patient centered care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams, other departments and administration to ensure that all residents’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
• Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of all nursing personnel.
• Provide clinical leadership, strategic and long-term goals for the nursing staff.
• Anticipates and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocates nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed.
• Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrated sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety
• Determine, assign, and assess performance objectives for nursing department.
• Organize, coordinate, develop and review policies, procedures and nursing protocols within the facility to meet all regulatory, compliance and quality care standards.
• Responsible for the quality of care, operational and financial efficiency of the nursing department.
• Lead and develop the nursing staff within the facility, providing performance goals, feedback and development opportunities.
• Set and carry out policies, goals and procedures for their function or department.
• Evaluate the quality of care, staff's work and the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the function or department.
• Develop and oversee function or departmental budget and reporting.
• Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Provide direct care as needed. Direct and conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel.

• 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.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.