Director of Nursing (DON)

Acadia Healthcare • St. Louis, MO

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Director of Nursing (DON) - McCallum Place Location: St. Louis, MO - Relocation Assistance Available Step Into a Leadership Role That Truly Makes a Difference Are you a compassionate, experienced nursing leader with a heart for mental health and eating disorder recovery? Join McCallum Place, a nationally recognized, evidence-based treatment center, and help shape the future of care for individuals battling eating disorders and co-occurring conditions. Become part of Acadia Healthcare, the nation's largest stand-alone provider of mental health and addiction services. About McCallum Place: Located in the heart of St. Louis, Missouri, McCallum Place offers specialized, comprehensive treatment for individuals struggling with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and other co-occurring psychiatric conditions. We provide a full continuum of care, including 24/7 residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs, all supported by a multidisciplinary team. Our approach integrates medical, psychiatric, nutritional, and therapeutic services in one coordinated setting, helping individuals restore both physical and emotional wellness. 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.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Missouri or compact state)
• Proven leadership experience in behavioral health, eating disorder, or psychiatric nursing
• Clinical expertise in managing complex medical and psychiatric needs
• Passion for supporting patients through recovery in a collaborative team setting
• Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills
• 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.
• One year experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment (inpatient or outpatient) or relatable experience required.
• Two years of progressive leadership or management experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior DON or Nurse Manager experience preferred.
• Two years of experience in behavioral health as a Registered Nurse preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager