Director of Nursing (DON) - Bayside Marin

Location: San Rafael, CA - Relocation Assistance Available

Step Into a Leadership Role That Truly Makes a Difference

Are you a compassionate, experienced nursing leader ready to take your career to the next level? Join Bayside Marin, one of California’s most respected behavioral health treatment centers, and become part of Acadia Healthcare, the nation's largest stand-alone provider of mental health and addiction services.

About Bayside Marin:

Located in scenic San Rafael, CA, Bayside Marin offers high-end, personalized care for individuals seeking recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our programs include detox, residential, outpatient, and holistic treatments - all delivered in a peaceful, luxurious setting designed to support healing.

Your Impact as Director of Nursing:

As the Director of Nursing, you’ll lead our clinical team with compassion, accountability, and vision. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring our patients receive the highest quality care while fostering a supportive and growth-focused environment for your nursing staff.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Active RN license (California RN License)
• Leadership experience in behavioral health, addiction, or related field
• Passion for helping others and leading clinical teams
• Strong communication and organizational skills

• 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.

• 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.

Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 253 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,200 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. 

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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