Director of Nursing (DON)

Overview

Director of Nursing (DON) | The Camp Recovery Center

Scotts Valley, CA (Santa Cruz Area) | Relocation Assistance Available

 

Lead Recovery. Inspire Teams. Transform Lives.

This is more than a Director of Nursing role. It's an opportunity to lead a dedicated nursing team at one of California's most respected addiction treatment centers while helping individuals build the foundation for lasting recovery.

 

For more than 30 years, The Camp Recovery Center has provided comprehensive addiction treatment services for adults struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Located on a serene 25-acre campus nestled among the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, The Camp offers medically supervised detoxification, residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient programming (IOP) in a healing, recovery-focused environment.

 

We're seeking a passionate nursing leader who thrives on developing teams, driving clinical excellence, and creating positive patient outcomes. As Director of Nursing, you'll play a key leadership role within the organization, partnering with facility leadership to strengthen nursing practice, promote employee engagement, and support high-quality patient care.

 

Why This Role Stands Out

 

• Opportunity to lead nursing services at a nationally recognized addiction treatment center.
• Visible leadership role with direct access to executive and facility leadership.
• Influence patient outcomes, nursing culture, staff development, and quality initiatives.
• Lead within a mission-driven organization dedicated to recovery and healing.
• Beautiful Northern California location near Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, and Silicon Valley.
• Support, resources, and advancement opportunities through Acadia Healthcare, the nation's leading
• behavioral healthcare provider.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on individuals and families affected by addiction.

 

About The Camp Recovery Center

Located in Scotts Valley, California, The Camp Recovery Center has built a strong reputation for helping adults achieve lasting sobriety through evidence-based treatment and compassionate care. The facility offers a full continuum of addiction treatment services, including medical detoxification, residential treatment, PHP, IOP, and continuing recovery support. Patients benefit from individualized treatment plans designed to address addiction, co-occurring mental health conditions, and long-term wellness.

 

 

What You'll Do

 

As Director of Nursing, you will:

• Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing services throughout the facility.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain top nursing talent.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards.
• Lead quality improvement and performance excellence initiatives.
• Partner with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Support staffing effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and clinical excellence.
• Help shape the strategic direction of nursing operations and patient care services.

 

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a leader who:

 

• Inspires and develops high-performing teams.
• Leads with both accountability and compassion.
• Is passionate about addiction recovery, behavioral health, and patient care.
• Builds strong relationships across departments.
• Thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Embraces continuous improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.
• Bachelor's degree or higher strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of Registered Nurse experience required; 6+ years preferred.
• One year of experience in behavioral health, psychiatric, addiction treatment, or a related healthcare setting required.
• Two years of behavioral health nursing experience preferred.
• Two years of progressive leadership or management experience required.
• Prior Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing, or similar nursing leadership experience preferred.

 

Ready to Lead Change?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, elevate nursing practice, and help shape the future of addiction treatment and recovery services, we invite you to apply for this exciting leadership opportunity at The Camp Recovery Center.

 

Join a team committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care, innovation, and improving lives every day.

 

Salary Range: 155,000 - 185,000

 

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