Corporate Project Director of Nursing (DON) | Remote | 95-100% Nationwide Travel
About the Role
Step into a high-impact leadership role where you can stabilize teams, elevate care, and drive change across behavioral health facilities nationwide.
Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Corporate Project Director of Nursing (Project DON) to serve as an interim nursing leader across our national network. This role is ideal for a seasoned DON or CNO who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys turnaround work, and brings strong operational and clinical leadership to complex situations.
Why This Role Stands Out:
Core Responsibilities:
Why Join Us:
Requirements:
Master's degree in Nursing (Psychiatric/Mental Health preferred) required
6+ years of nursing experience required; 10+ years strongly preferred
Prior experience working with the target patient population required
Minimum of 5 years of experience at the Director of Nursing level or higher required
Active RN Compact License required
Experience in a freestanding inpatient psychiatric setting required.
Experience in a Residential Treatment Center (RTC) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) environments would be a bonus.
Current RN license in good standing required
CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire)
First Aid certification may be required based on state or facility guidelines
We're committed to inclusion and equity.
Acadia Healthcare is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an environment where every team member feels valued and supported.
Your time matters to us.
We appreciate every application and review each one carefully. While we may only contact candidates whose experience most closely matches the role, we're grateful for your interest and for considering us in your career journey.
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