Director of Nursing (DON)

Acadia Healthcare • Wilmington, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Overview Director of Nursing (DON) – Wilmington Treatment Center Wilmington, NC | Relocation Assistance Available Lead With Purpose. Elevate Clinical Excellence. Are you a mission-driven nursing leader ready to guide clinical teams in a nationally recognized addiction treatment center? Join Wilmington Treatment Center, North Carolina’s premier residential and outpatient provider, and help shape the future of evidence‑based addiction and behavioral health care. About Wilmington Treatment Center Founded in 1984, Wilmington Treatment Center is a leading provider of detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient services for adults facing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Located in a beautiful coastal setting, the center provides a therapeutic environment supported by a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, licensed clinicians, recreational therapists, and addiction specialists. Why You’ll Love This Role Your leadership deserves meaningful support. Enjoy: Relocation Assistance and/or Sign-On Bonus Career Advancement Opportunities – Grow toward corporate nursing leadership or future CNO pathways Executive Mentorship – Paired with an experienced corporate nurse executive from day one Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus Program Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match Generous PTO – Vacation, holidays, extended sick leave, mental health days Industry-Leading Training & Support Your Impact As Director of Nursing, you will play a pivotal role in the clinical and operational success of the facility. You will:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Active RN license in the state required
• Minimum 3 years RN experience (6+ years preferred)
• Behavioral health nursing experience: 1 year required (inpatient, outpatient, psychiatric, addiction recovery, or related)
• 2 years of progressive leadership or management experience required

Nice To Haves

• Prior DON or Nurse Manager experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursing operations across detox, residential, and outpatient levels of care
• Mentor and develop nurse leaders and direct-care staff
• Ensure regulatory compliance with TJC, CMS, state licensing, and accreditation standards (including OTP, DEA, and state mental health/health department certifications) [recovered.org]
• Oversee staffing, workforce planning, and budget stewardship
• Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration across medical, clinical, and therapeutic teams
• Monitor patient outcomes and drive continuous quality improvement
• Contribute to executive decision‑making and support long-range clinical planning

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance and/or Sign-On Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities – Grow toward corporate nursing leadership or future CNO pathways
• Executive Mentorship – Paired with an experienced corporate nurse executive from day one
• Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO – Vacation, holidays, extended sick leave, mental health days
• Industry-Leading Training & Support
• Corporate Nurse Executive Support for regulatory guidance, best practices, and clinical excellence
• Corporate Recruiting Partnership to build and strengthen your nursing workforce

What This Job Offers

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