Director of Nursing DON - Acute Mental Health 270

At the Telecare Fern Lodge Behavioral Wellness program, we provide intensive mental health and psychiatric treatment services in a safe, welcoming environment for adults requiring continued time for stabilization and recovery support.
We believe recovery starts from within and that our job is to do whatever it takes to provide the support needed on our residents' recovery journeys. Our secure facility includes a full staff of registered nurses, clinicians, peer specialists, and social workers on call 24 hours a day to provide wraparound support.

Our services are designed using Telecare's Recovery-Centered Clinical System (RCCS). Through the lens of trauma-informed care, this system incorporates evidence-based practices and innovative design components. RCCS focuses on choice-making skills, harm reduction techniques and strives to awaken the hopes and dreams of the individual. The RCCS emphasizes "no-force first" practices. Staff work with individuals within their cultural dynamic in building independence and self-responsibility in order to foster their recovery and successfully transition them home or to a less restrictive community setting.
A variety of therapies and activities adapted to individual needs and preferences are offered as part of their treatment plan. Services at Telecare Fern Lodge Behavioral Wellness include, but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive evaluation and risk assessment, covering mental health and substance abuse
• Psychiatric assessment and treatment
• Peer support and community group meetings
• Social and recreational activities
• Rehabilitation programming
• Supportive counseling on a group and individual basis
• Medication administration and management

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

What You Will Do to Change Lives

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for activities and functions related to the administration of member care systems and member care in nursing areas and departments.

Shifts: Full Time Salary, 40 hours per week | Approx Monday - Friday | Approx. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Shift & coverage can vary based on program needs

The expected starting wage range is $144,112.18 - $178,020.88. Top of the range is $211,929.59. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have four (4) years of experience with two (2) in psychiatric nursing and two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; OR a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a related field and two (2) years of experience and one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.
• Current valid licensure as an RN in the state of operation
• Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
• Must be willing to participate in the Administrator On Call (AOC) coverage rotation with other facility leadership

What's In It For You*

• Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Free CEUs
• Coaching and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• For more information, visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

What You Will Love About Working at Telecare

• Culture of power-with, not power-over
• Your contribution is valued
• Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of clinical professionals
• Personal commitment to the mission from your team and colleagues
• Diverse mental health program types with lifelong career advancement opportunities

What You Will Do

• Implementing and overseeing the responsibilities for clinical services and standards of care for our clients, and the administrative needs of the multidisciplinary team.
• Continually communicates with community partners and all local systems of care that are in service to our clients.
• Oversees documentation by clinical staff and performs audits of Clinical Charts to ensure adherence to State and County Requirements.
• Assists with New Hire Orientation and ongoing training and mentorship for all clinical staff.
• Assists with recruitment, screening, hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and terminations of all clinical staff

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

Psych Nurse, Psychiatry, Nursing, Nurses

If the job posting references any sign-on bonus, internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.