Director of Nursing
Listed on 2026-05-27
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse
Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of programs throughout Arizona, including residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient‑centered medical homes, medication‑assisted treatment, and crisis services for individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness.
Job SummaryThe Director of Nursing (DON) – Outpatient provides clinical leadership and oversight for nursing practice across outpatient behavioral health clinics, SMI clinics, Patient‑Centered Medical Homes (PCMH), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs), and FACT/ACT teams. The DON ensures high‑quality, safe, and compliant nursing care at geographically dispersed sites throughout Arizona.
Key responsibilities include:
- Clinical supervision of frontline nursing and medical‑assistant staff; administrative supervision (scheduling, HR documentation, timekeeping) remains the responsibility of site leadership.
- Collaboration with compliance, quality, and operational leaders to strengthen clinical standards, improve outcomes, and drive performance improvement.
- Serving as Program Sponsor for Opioid Treatment Programs, ensuring full adherence to SAMHSA, DEA, Arizona Department of Health Services, and accrediting‑body requirements.
- Frequent site travel required; occasional after‑hours or weekend visits may be necessary.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school required;
Master’s degree (MSN, MHA, MPH, or related) preferred. - Minimum of three (3) years of nursing leadership experience in behavioral health, addictions, community‑based care, or integrated care.
- Experience with OTP regulatory requirements required.
- Strong knowledge of medication management standards and medication‑room operations required.
- Ability and willingness to travel frequently throughout Arizona required.
- Experience with ACT/FACT, SMI Clinics, or PCMH models preferred.
- Experience with Next Gen preferred.
- Valid Arizona (or Compact) Board of Nursing (current and in good standing).
- Current driver’s license in good standing.
- Clear 39‑month motor vehicle record (MVR).
- Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
- Ability to pass a pre‑employment background check required.
- Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks).
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans.
- Hospital indemnity / Critical Illness coverage.
- Pet insurance.
- Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings.
- 401(k) with employer match – 100% vested upon enrollment.
- Wellness programs.
- Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more.
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