Director of Nursing
- Pay
- $135,200 – $147,742 per year
- Location
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- Listed
- 14 days ago
About the role
Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!
For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!
Duties
The Director of Nursing directs and coordinates all aspects of nursing, including, but not limited to, infection control, pharmacy, laboratory, quality assurance, medical records, and staff education. The Director of Nursing ensures compliance with established policies and procedures of the overall program and the timely completion of respective reporting requirements.
The Director of Nursing is also responsible for the maintenance of quality improvement activities in compliance with current licensing and accrediting policies and regulations. In addition, the Director of Nursing supports all disciplines in the development of a marketing strategy and efforts to network with existing and potential referral sources.
Qualifications
- Current licensure in the State of California as a Registered Nurse.
- Four years of experience in nursing administration or supervision, with experience in psychiatric nursing; or
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field with experience in psychiatric nursing and two years of experience in nursing administration.
Benefits
Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees Including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Sick Leave Buy Back
- 401(k) Retirement
- Scholarship Program
- Educational Loan Assistance Program
- Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Service Awards
- Jury Duty Pay
Pay Range
$135,200 - $147,742 USD
It's About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets.
Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California's leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood.
Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part of the Crestwood Family and the benefits available.
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About the Campus
Recognized as the happiest place in the country, San Luis Obispo is home to our Healing Center serving the county through our Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF). This addition to the Crestwood Family is a 16-bed campus situated in the beautiful and historic city of SLO. We are honored and excited to be supporting and developing our relationships with the community.
The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone.
Employment and advancement opportunities are extended to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
From Crestwood Behavioral Health's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 27, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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