Corporate Project Director of Nursing (DON) Remote w/Travel
About The Position
Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Corporate Project Director of Nursing (Project DON) to serve as an interim nursing leader across our national network. This role is ideal for a seasoned DON or CNO who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys turnaround work, and brings strong operational and clinical leadership to complex situations. This role offers executive-level visibility across 300+ facilities, the opportunity to lead turnarounds, stabilizations, and project-based assignments, high autonomy with strong corporate support, and exposure to diverse behavioral health environments. It is ideal for leaders who enjoy fast-paced, high-impact work.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing (Psychiatric/Mental Health preferred) required
- 6+ years of nursing experience required; 10+ years strongly preferred
- Prior experience working with the target patient population required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience at the Director of Nursing level or higher required
- Active RN Compact License required
- Experience in a freestanding inpatient psychiatric setting required
- Current RN license in good standing required
- CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire)
- First Aid certification may be required based on state or facility guidelines
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a Residential Treatment Center (RTC) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) environments would be a bonus.
Responsibilities
- Serve as interim DON or CNO
- Stabilize nursing operations
- Improve staffing, quality, and compliance
- Partner with executive leadership
- Lead transitions and onboarding of permanent leaders
Benefits
- Training available upon hire for CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
