Director of Nursing (DON) - RN - Behavioral Health

Banyan Treatment Centers • Wasilla, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (RN) to
provide clinical and operational leadership for nursing services within our
behavioral health and substance use treatment program in Wasilla, AK. This
onsite leadership role focuses on nursing oversight, regulatory compliance,
interdisciplinary collaboration, and staff development to ensure safe,
effective, and patient-centered care.

Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment
for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG,
one of the nation’s largest private equity investors, Banyan is rapidly
expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.

Position Details

Reporting To: Executive Director
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; weekend and
after-hours availability required
Location: Wasilla, AK (On-site)
Scope: Detox, Residential and PHP levels of care | 24-bed facility

Requirements

• An active unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state (required).
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with ASN required; BSN or MSN preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible nursing leadership and management experience, demonstrating increasing responsibility for staff supervision, operational oversight, performance management, and departmental outcomes.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in behavioral health and/or mental healthcare settings, with substance use treatment experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of nursing standards of care for clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accreditation standards, state and federal regulations, healthcare compliance requirements, and patient confidentiality laws.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable in a regulated healthcare environment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and documentation skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with clinical oversight in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Kipu EMR systems, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership for all nursing services in accordance with organizational policies, state licensure requirements, and Joint Commission standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff to ensure competency, accountability, and adherence to scope-of-practice standards.
• Manage day-to-day nursing operations, including staffing, scheduling, timekeeping, payroll coordination, and coverage planning.
• Serve as a clinical resource to nursing, clinical, and ancillary teams to support safe, patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with medical providers and interdisciplinary team members to deliver medically directed, integrated care for patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Ensure timely completion of nursing assessments, ongoing monitoring, and documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Oversee medication administration processes, medication error tracking, and remediation activities as needed.
• Support nursing staff in delivering health education, patient monitoring, and medication self-administration supervision as ordered.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, DEA requirements, and Joint Commission accreditation standards.
• Participate in audits, chart reviews, and quality assurance activities to ensure documentation accuracy and regulatory readiness.
• Lead Infection Control activities, including monthly reporting and performance improvement initiatives.
• Represent the nursing department during regulatory surveys, state inspections, and Joint Commission audits.
• Lead nursing orientations, competencies, ongoing education, and annual performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures in collaboration with Executive Leadership and Quality & Compliance.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration between nursing, clinical, medical, and ancillary departments.
• Support a professional, respectful, and trauma-informed workplace culture.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time team members receive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; disability coverage; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off and holidays; wellness incentives; and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree