DON-Director of Nursing; RN – Behavioral Health | Residential Treatment | Leadership

DON-Director of Nursing (RN) – Behavioral Health | Residential Treatment | Leadership Opportunity Director of Nursing (RN) | Lead, Inspire, and Transform Lives Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri – Primrose | Saint Robert, MO Make a Difference. Lead with Purpose.

Perimeter Behavioral Health is growing, and we are looking for an exceptional Director of Nursing to help lead our newest residential treatment facility in Saint Robert, Missouri.

If you're a passionate nurse leader who thrives on developing teams, driving quality outcomes, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of adolescents, this is an opportunity to build something special.

At Perimeter, we believe every child deserves hope, healing, and a chance to succeed. As our Director of Nursing, you'll play a vital leadership role in creating a safe, therapeutic environment while mentoring an incredible team dedicated to changing lives every day.

Lead a talented multidisciplinary team caring for adolescents in a specialized residential behavioral health setting where your leadership truly changes lives.

Help shape the culture, clinical excellence, and nursing operations of our growing Missouri facility.

Join one of the nation's leading behavioral healthcare organizations with opportunities for continued professional development and advancement.

Collaborate daily with executive leadership, physicians, therapists, case managers, and direct care staff in a supportive environment focused on excellence.

Perimeter Behavioral Health is one of the nation's leading behavioral healthcare providers, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care across multiple states.

Our Saint Robert campus provides residential treatment services for adolescents facing behavioral health challenges. We are committed to providing individualized care that promotes healing, resilience, and long-term success.

Our mission is simple:

Deliver hope through compassionate care, clinical excellence, and a commitment to improving the lives of every child we serve.

As the Director of Nursing, you'll provide strategic and clinical leadership for all nursing services while helping oversee the therapeutic milieu of the facility.

You'll be responsible for creating a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and high-quality patient care.

• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff and Mental Health Technicians
• Oversee daily nursing operations and staffing
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, Missouri regulations, and nursing standards
• Develop and implement nursing policies and clinical best practices
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and performance outcomes
• Manage staffing plans, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Partner with physicians, therapists, case managers, and executive leadership to coordinate exceptional patient care
• Support employee engagement, education, competency validation, and professional development
• Foster a safe, trauma-informed, therapeutic environment for residents and staff
• Participate in leadership planning, strategic initiatives, and organizational growth

We're seeking a compassionate, confident leader who enjoys coaching others, solving complex challenges, and creating positive outcomes for both patients and staff.

• Active Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current CPR certification
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Passion for patient-centered care

• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Behavioral health experience
• Pediatric or adolescent nursing experience
• Residential treatment or inpatient psychiatric experience

• Relocation assistance for qualified applicants
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development…