About Align Treatment Center
Align Treatment Center is a residential treatment program serving adolescents with eating disorders. We combine evidence-based care, family involvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration to support lasting recovery and long-term healing. We are a growing, mission-driven organization focused on clinical excellence, operational integrity, and compassionate care.
Position Overview
Align Treatment Center is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee nursing operations across two adolescent residential treatment programs. The DON provides leadership for nursing services, clinical operations, regulatory compliance, staffing, and quality of care while supporting a collaborative, patient-centered treatment environment. This role works closely with executive leadership and medical providers to ensure safe, consistent, and compliant nursing practices across both facilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee nursing operations across two residential facilities
- Supervise nursing staff, Nurse Managers, and support personnel
- Ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations and accreditation standards
- Oversee nursing workflows, medication systems, and clinical documentation
- Support staffing, onboarding, training, and competency development
- Partner with medical providers and interdisciplinary teams to support continuity of care
- Lead nursing readiness for audits, surveys, and quality initiatives
- Promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, and patient safety
Qualifications
- Current California RN license in good standing
- 5+ years of RN experience required
- Leadership or supervisory experience
- Behavioral health, psychiatric, residential, or eating disorder experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of healthcare compliance and nursing operations
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $120,000–$150,000 DOE
- 401(k), Medical, dental, and vision benefits + Paid time off
Why Align
Join a collaborative, mission-driven organization focused on clinical excellence, adolescent recovery, and long-term impact. Align offers the opportunity to help shape and grow nursing operations within an entrepreneurial treatment environment committed to meaningful patient and family care.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience in residential treatment, behavioral health, adolescent care, eating disorders, SNF/CLHF, or similarly regulated healthcare setting?
- Do you have at least 2 years of nursing leadership or nursing service administration?
- Do you have experience with California Title 22 regulations, documentation standards, medication management, and interdisciplinary care coordination?
Work Location: In person
