Director of Nursing - Mental Health/Substance Abuse

Leading mental health and substance abuse treatment organization seeks a Director of Nursing to oversee the clinical staff throughout the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the nursing staff to ensure the facilities are compliant, with required regulatory and Healthcare Departments Policies and Procedures.
• Collaborate with the CEO, Director of Medical Services, Director of Residential Services, Director of Outpatient Services, Director of Mental Health Services, and Director of Compliance to develop and improve systems for healthcare within the organization.
• Prioritize the use of best and evidence-based practices, including researching programming trends and current practices being used in the field.
• Provide ongoing assessment and evaluation of the medical program to ensure that patient needs, and the standards are met.
• Develops measures and monitors unit operational performance metrics inclusive of agency and overtime costs, vacancy, and turnover rates.
• Manage and promote relationships with academic and research institutions to promote addiction research and training.
• Ensure documentation is in compliance with agency policies and procedures and knowledgeable of policies and procedures affecting the organization and assist in interpreting or implementing them, as necessary.
• Communicate with the Director of Medical Services and regional leadership team any issues and developments and provides thorough, comprehensive, and concise reports of the activities, as needed.
• In conjunction with facility supervisors, supports the management of Nursing staff schedules, ensuring that all nurses meet their work scheduled hours; plans for nursing vacancies, vacations, FMLA, sick time and any other nurse coverage needed.



Qualifications:

• Licensed Registered Nurse
• A minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in mental health or substance abuse treatment.



Salary:

• $125,000 - $130,000



Please email resume to:
Joshua Albucker
Senior Vice President
NOOR Staffing Group
646-492-5653
jalbucker@noorstaffing.com