Director of Nursing Services

Mountainside Treatment Center

$130K — $140K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Registered Nurse in Connecticut or NLC state eligibility
  • BSN and/or MSN preferred
  • 3+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience
  • 1+ year experience in substance use disorder treatment or detoxification
  • Proven record in staff leadership and regulatory compliance
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise nursing services across detox and residential programs
  • Oversee nursing staffing, scheduling, and recruitment
  • Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations
  • Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
  • Develop and implement nursing policies and protocols
  • Collaborate with leadership to optimize patient outcomes
  • Provide coaching and mentorship for nursing staff

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid Time Off, increasing after 1 year
  • Paid holidays, including a Multicultural Holiday
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Free meals on campus
  • Monthly wellness reimbursement incentive
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Director of Nursing Services Canaan, CT

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Nursing Services to lead nursing services for our 19-bed medically monitored detoxification unit and 75-bed residential treatment program. This leadership role provides oversight of all nursing services while partnering closely with the Medical Director and Director of Detox Operations to ensure exceptional patient care and regulatory compliance.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Your Role:
  • Lead and supervise all nursing services across detox and residential programs to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care
  • Oversee nursing staffing, scheduling, recruitment, and staff development
  • Maintain compliance with state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements
  • Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
  • Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
  • Collaborate with medical, clinical, and operational leadership to optimize patient outcomes
  • Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development for nursing staff

Qualifications:
  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut or licensed in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state with eligibility to practice in Connecticut, required
  • BSN and/or MSN preferred
  • Minimum 3 years of progressive nursing leadership experience required
  • Minimum 1 year experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, and/or detoxification services, required
  • Demonstrated success in staff leadership, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement required
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills required

Compensation:

The salary for this position is $130,000 - $140,000 annually based on qualifications. Actual compensation is determined by job-related factors including skills, education, training, certifications, experience, scope of responsibilities, performance, and geographic location.

Benefits:
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefit package
  • Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
  • Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
  • Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.

Salary Description

$130,000 - $140,000

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