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Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health Services, RN
KA Recruiting Inc.
Last Updated: 4/29/26
Job Description
Director of Nursing – Behavioral Health Services
Location: Greater Augusta / Central Savannah River Area (South Carolina)
Setting: Established Acute Care & Behavioral Health System
The Opportunity
Are you a visionary nurse leader looking for the perfect balance of local autonomy and corporate support? We are seeking a Director of Nursing (Behavioral Health) to lead our psychiatric nursing team within a premier 270+ bed acute care system.
In this role, you aren’t just an administrator—you are a mentor and a strategist. You will oversee the planning, quality, and regulatory compliance of our behavioral health services while fostering a culture of shared governance and evidence-based practice.
Why Lead Our Team?
Our leadership philosophy is unique: we provide the resources of a national healthcare leader (Fortune 500 recognized) while empowering our directors to run their facilities independently.
- True Autonomy: Manage your team with clinical and educational support from a vast network of peer leaders.
- Professional Growth: Access to "COO-in-Training" programs, internal leadership tracks, and a generous annual tuition/CEU allowance.
- Collaborative Culture: Lead through an active Nursing Council focused on elevating the standard of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Plan, implement, and coordinate nursing education, orientation, and retention initiatives.
- Quality & Compliance: Analyze and develop programs to improve patient outcomes and physician relations while ensuring full regulatory oversight.
- Mentorship: Serve as the primary leader for psychiatric nursing associates, fostering professional development and clinical excellence.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program. BSN required; Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred (candidates currently pursuing an MSN will be considered).
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in healthcare, with a strong preference for nursing leadership and at least 5 years of management experience.
- Specialization: Strong background in Behavioral Health is essential.
- Licensure: Current South Carolina Nursing License (or compact) and CPR certification.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a highly competitive executive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed for work/life harmony:
- Sign-On Bonus available for qualified candidates.
- Financial Security: 401(k) with company match and discounted stock purchase plans.
- Wellness: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
- Support: Student loan refinancing via SoFi and tuition reimbursement after 6 months.
- Generous PTO and a culture that recognizes and rewards excellence.
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
We are a permanent placement healthcare recruiting company located in Boston, MA. We work with hundreds of hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country. We specialize in the recruitment and placement of laboratory professionals, imaging professionals, rehabilitation professionals, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse leaders, nurses, physicians, and healthcare IT professiona…