Director of Nursing

Overview

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc.

– that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Director of Nursing – Freedom Detox

Location: Gastonia, NC

Salary: $83,000 – $90,000 per year

Empower Recovery. Lead with Purpose. Freedom Detox, part of the Pyramid Healthcare family, provides a safe, compassionate, and professional environment for clients beginning their recovery journey. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing department and ensure the highest standards of clinical care.

If you are a Registered Nurse with strong leadership skills, a commitment to excellence, and a passion for helping individuals overcome substance use and co-occurring disorders, we’d love to meet you.

As the Director of Nursing, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and support the nursing department, fostering a professional and compassionate work culture.
• Oversee all nursing activities, including staff development, safety and risk management, budget oversight, compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain nurse training and education programs.
• Ensure evidence-based nursing practices are implemented across the facility.
• Serve as the primary on-call leader for nursing staff (24/7 availability as needed).
• Collaborate with facility leaders to manage costs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Integrate nursing care seamlessly into each client’s individualized treatment plan.
• Build strong, positive relationships with internal teams, clients, and external partners.

Required

• Current, unencumbered RN license in North Carolina (or reciprocal state).
• CPR/BLS and First Aid certification.
• 2–4 years supervisory experience (behavioral health or substance use treatment preferred).
• Knowledge of HIPAA, federal and state regulations, and evidence-based nursing practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and crisis management skills.

• Experience in detox, behavioral health, or co-occurring disorder treatment.
• Background in substance use disorder treatment.

• Competitive salary $83,000 – $90,000
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment
• Opportunity to lead a team making a real impact in people’s lives
• Professional growth within a respected and growing healthcare organization

If you’re ready to combine your clinical expertise with meaningful leadership, apply today and be part of the transformative work we do at Freedom Detox. Apply Now and help us shape a brighter future for those we serve.

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values:
INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community.
DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.
COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence.
PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

Equal Opportunity Employer statement remains as part of the closing text.