Director of Nursing; DON

Overview

Director of Nursing (DON) - McCallum Place

Location:
St. Louis, MO - Relocation Assistance Available

Step Into a Leadership Role That Truly Makes a Difference

Are you a compassionate, experienced nursing leader with a heart for mental health and eating disorder recovery? Join McCallum Place, a nationally recognized, evidence-based treatment center, and help shape the future of care for individuals battling eating disorders and co-occurring conditions. Become part of Acadia Healthcare, the nation's largest stand-alone provider of mental health and addiction services.

Located in the heart of St. Louis, Missouri, McCallum Place offers specialized, comprehensive treatment for individuals struggling with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and other co-occurring psychiatric conditions.

We provide a full continuum of care, including 24/7 residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs, all supported by a multidisciplinary team. Our approach integrates medical, psychiatric, nutritional, and therapeutic services in one coordinated setting, helping individuals restore both physical and emotional wellness.

As the Director of Nursing, you’ll lead our clinical team with compassion, accountability, and vision. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring our patients receive the highest quality care while fostering a supportive and growth-focused environment for your nursing staff.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Missouri or compact state)
• Proven leadership experience in behavioral health, eating disorder, or psychiatric nursing
• Clinical expertise in managing complex medical and psychiatric needs
• Passion for supporting patients through recovery in a collaborative team setting
• Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills

• Lead and set the strategic direction for nursing care delivery.
• Supervise and support nursing staff, ensuring high performance and development.
• Collaborate across departments to meet patient needs and resolve concerns.
• Manage staffing based on patient acuity and census changes.
• Ensure compliance with clinical, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Oversee nursing operations, including budgeting, hiring, training, and performance management.
• Drive a culture focused on safety, service, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree or higher strongly preferred.
• Current registered nursing license in State of facility required.
• 6+ years’ experience as a registered nurse preferred.
• 3 years of registered nursing experience required.
• Two years of experience in behavioral health as a Registered Nurse preferred.
• One year experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment (inpatient or outpatient) or relatable experience required.
• Prior DON or Nurse Manager experience preferred.
• Two years of progressive leadership or management experience required.

Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is to
Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

We’re so grateful for every application we receive. While we carefully review each one, we may only be able to contact those whose experience most closely matches the role. Thank you for understanding and for considering us in your job search.