Director of Nursing, Residential Treatment
About The Position
About Altior Healthcare Our family of services comprises three distinct mental health treatment programs, including a specialized program for US Veterans. With over 15 unique locations, we manage and support 500+ dedicated employees serving over 300 residential clients daily located across five states: California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas. Paradigm Treatment (West Coast) and Ridge RTC (East Coast) partner together under Altior, united by a shared commitment to providing exceptional mental health care. For over a decade, our core clinical and support teams have worked side-by-side, delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment that changes lives. As part of the Altior network, you’ll find the stability of an established organization with the heart of a close-knit treatment community where every role matters. Job Summary We are seeking a high-impact Director of Nursing to oversee all nursing services within our residential treatment program in New Hampshire. This leader will drive clinical operations, ensure regulatory compliance , and support the delivery of safe, high-quality care for adolescents/young adults throughout their treatment journey. You’ll be a strategic partner to our Executive Director, Clinical Director, medical providers, and our leadership team — while directly developing, supporting, and empowering nursing staff on-site.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Hampshire
- Minimum 4–5+ years of progressive nursing experience with at least 2–3+ years in a leadership role
- Experience in residential treatment, behavioral health, substance use treatment, detox/stabilization, or similar milieu strongly preferred
Nice To Haves
- Master’s in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
- Nursing leadership/administration certification (NE-BC, NEA-BC)
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily nursing operations and medication administration processes within our residential care environment
- Lead, coach, and develop nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs, etc)
- Partner with therapists, medical providers, program staff to support individualized treatment plans + whole-person care
- Implement and maintain nursing policies, workflows, and documentation practices aligned with regulations
- Ensure compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, DHHS / Bureau of Licensing & Certification, and all state regulatory requirements
- Build a culture of safety, accountability, and clinical excellence
- Drive quality improvement, audit readiness, and clinical performance initiatives
- Lead staffing strategy, hiring, training, and nurse leader development
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision.
- 401k with 4% match.
- Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, and illness.
- Chef made meals onsite.
- Continuing Education Assistance.
- Supportive clinical supervision and professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
