Director of Nursing - RN

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Nursing| On-site | Behavioral Health & SUD

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to provide clinical and operational leadership for nursing services within our inpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment program. This onsite leadership role focuses on nursing oversight, regulatory compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and staff development to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care. 

The Director of Nursing serves as a key clinical leader supporting quality improvement, infection control oversight, and accreditation readiness while fostering a professional, accountable, and compassionate nursing culture. 

Position Details 

• Reporting To: Executive Director 
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; weekend and after-hours availability required 
• Location:  Waelder, TX (On-site) 

About the Company

Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG, one of the nation’s largest private equity investors, Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.

Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?

This is a stabilization and culture-building opportunity for a leader who thrives in complex environments and can establish clinical excellence while building teams from the ground up.

As a Director of Nursing , you will:

• Lead a nursing department within a mission-driven, nationally recognized organization backed by the resources and infrastructure to deliver best-in-class care at scale.
• Tap into a broader network of support through the organization's National Director of Nursing, giving you a resource for guidance, best practices, and career growth.
• Shape the culture and standards of a nursing team, with the autonomy to build accountability and clinical excellence your way.
• Partner directly with medical and interdisciplinary leadership, ensuring nursing has a real voice in integrated patient care.
• Make a direct, department-wide impact on patients during one of the most critical and transformative phases of their lives.
• Grow professionally within an organization that invests in leadership development.

Benefits

Eligible full-time team members receive comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Wellness incentives and employee assistance programs.

• Lead all nursing operations, ensuring compliance with state, federal, Joint Commission and CARF standards
• Supervise, mentor, and develop nursing staff to drive accountability and clinical excellence
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and daily nursing workflows
• Partner with medical and interdisciplinary teams to deliver integrated patient care
• Ensure accurate documentation, assessments, and EMR compliance
• Oversee medication management processes and safety initiatives
• Lead Infection Control and quality improvement efforts
• Support regulatory readiness, audits, and accreditation activities
• Develop and implement nursing policies and staff education programs

Required:

• Active unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with ASN
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible nursing leadership and management experience , demonstrating increasing responsibility for staff supervision, operational oversight, performance management, and departmental outcomes
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in b ehavioral, substance use or mental healthcare setting

Preferred:

• BSN or MSN
• Experience with Kipu EMR systems

• Working knowledge of nursing standards of care for clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders
• Demonstrated knowledge of accreditation standards, state and federal regulations, healthcare compliance requirements, and patient confidentiality laws
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable in a regulated healthcare environment
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and documentation skills with a high attention to detail
• Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with clinical oversight in a fast-paced inpatient setting

Apply Now

If you're a proven leader who communicates fairly, holds their team accountable, and builds trust across departments — and you bring strong clinical expertise to back it up — we want to hear from you. Apply and bring your leadership to a facility, a team, and a mission ready to grow with you.

Banyan Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer.