Director of Nursing DON

Overview

Director of Nursing (DON) – Sabal Palms Recovery Center
Location:
Brooksville, FL | Relocation Assistance Available

Lead Clinical Excellence at a Premier Residential Treatment Center

Sabal Palms Recovery Center, located on a serene 10-acre campus in Brooksville, Florida, is a premier residential treatment provider for adults struggling with substance use disorders and co‑occurring mental health concerns. Our evidence‑based programs, including on‑site medical detox and residential treatment, support adults 18+ as they build a foundation for lasting recovery.

Join us in a mission‑driven environment where compassionate care, clinical excellence, and individualized treatment guide every decision we make.

About Sabal Palms Recovery Center

Sabal Palms provides trauma‑informed, individualized care delivered by a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and behavioral health professionals. Our campus offers a peaceful, wooded setting with nature trails, a lake, pool, and recreational areas—ideal for healing and self‑reflection.

We support adults with addictions to opioids, alcohol, benzodiazepines, stimulants, and more, as well as co‑occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other mental health concerns.

Your Impact as Director of Nursing

As the Director of Nursing, you will guide and support our clinical nursing team to ensure safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care throughout our detox and residential programs. You’ll foster a positive, growth‑oriented environment while upholding regulatory compliance and clinical best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and day‑to‑day leadership for all nursing operations
• Oversee clinical quality, safety, and performance improvement
• Support individualized treatment planning and continuity of care
• Collaborate with medical and behavioral health leadership
• Mentor, support, and develop nursing staff
• Ensure adherence to state, federal, and facility standards

How We Support You

You’ll operate with autonomy at the facility level while benefiting from Acadia Healthcare’s national resources:

• Corporate Nurse Executive Support for regulatory guidance and clinical best practices
• Corporate Recruiting Partnership to help you build a strong and stable nursing team

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Active RN license in the state required
• Minimum 3 years RN experience (6+ years preferred)
• Behavioral health nursing experience:
  • 1 year required (inpatient, outpatient, psychiatric, addiction recovery, or related)
  • 2 years preferred
• Prior DON or Nurse Manager experience preferred
• 2 years of progressive leadership or management experience required

Why Join Sabal Palms? Sabal Palms Recovery Center is part of Acadia Healthcare, the nation’s largest stand‑alone behavioral healthcare provider. Our purpose is to Lead Care With Light, and our mission is to set the standard for clinical excellence, compassion, and innovation in mental health and addiction treatment. We believe in supporting our teams with the resources, training, and leadership they need to deliver exceptional care every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of legally protected characteristics. We are grateful for every application; due to volume, only those closely aligned with the role may be contacted.