Director of Nursing
Springdale, AR
Full Time
Experienced
Director of Nursing
Perimeter Behavioral Health of the Ozarks
Springdale, AR
Perimeter Behavioral Health is one of the nation’s leading providers of mental and behavioral healthcare services. We deliver hope through comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based treatment programs across multiple states and levels of care.
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springdale is a residential treatment facility serving adolescents. Our mission is to provide a responsive healing environment that inspires hope and promotes health and well-being through integrated clinical practice, education, and compassion.
We offer care across inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and outpatient programs, ensuring each patient receives high-quality, individualized treatment.
The Director of Nursing (DON) provides executive-level leadership for Nursing Services and the overall therapeutic Milieu. This role is responsible for clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, staff development, and the effectiveness of day-to-day milieu operations. The
Director of Nursing ensures that nursing practice, Mental Health Technician (MHT) performance, and interdisciplinary collaboration align with trauma-informed, recovery-focused care.
The DON partners closely with the Chief Operation Officer and Leadership Committees to promote a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports resident growth, positive clinical outcomes, and a physical and psychological safe environment for staff.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical, Milieu & Regulatory Oversight
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Why Join Perimeter Behavioral Health?
Comprehensive Benefits
Perimeter Behavioral Health of the Ozarks
Springdale, AR
Perimeter Behavioral Health is one of the nation’s leading providers of mental and behavioral healthcare services. We deliver hope through comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based treatment programs across multiple states and levels of care.
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springdale is a residential treatment facility serving adolescents. Our mission is to provide a responsive healing environment that inspires hope and promotes health and well-being through integrated clinical practice, education, and compassion.
We offer care across inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and outpatient programs, ensuring each patient receives high-quality, individualized treatment.
The Director of Nursing (DON) provides executive-level leadership for Nursing Services and the overall therapeutic Milieu. This role is responsible for clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, staff development, and the effectiveness of day-to-day milieu operations. The
Director of Nursing ensures that nursing practice, Mental Health Technician (MHT) performance, and interdisciplinary collaboration align with trauma-informed, recovery-focused care.
The DON partners closely with the Chief Operation Officer and Leadership Committees to promote a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports resident growth, positive clinical outcomes, and a physical and psychological safe environment for staff.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical, Milieu & Regulatory Oversight
- Provide oversight of the therapeutic Milieu, ensuring consistency with treatment goals, safety standards, and trauma-informed practices
- Ensure compliance with the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act, Joint Commission standards, and all applicable state and federal regulations
- Participate in Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) development and Milieu Therapy planning
- Monitor and evaluate nursing and milieu interventions through interdisciplinary collaboration
- Plan, direct, and supervise nursing staff and milieu operations, including coordination with Mental Health Technicians
- Develop staffing models that support patient safety, program needs, regulatory requirements, and budgetary guidelines
- Participate in annual planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
- Provide leadership, guidance, and clinical oversight for Mental Health Technicians
- Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development of MHT staff
- Ensure MHTs demonstrate competency in safety procedures, de-escalation, behavioral interventions, and therapeutic engagement
- Promote a culture of accountability, coaching, and continuous improvement within the milieu
- Develop, review, and update nursing and milieu-related policies and procedures
- Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on nursing care, milieu effectiveness, and resident outcomes
- Monitor performance indicators and implement corrective actions as needed
- Recruit, interview, and recommend qualified nursing personnel
- Ensure ongoing competency of nursing and MHT staff through training, direct observation, evaluations, and peer review
- Oversee training related to psychiatric emergencies, safety protocols, and therapeutic interventions
- Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical and milieu documentation
- Collect, analyze, and present nursing and milieu data to executive leadership and committees
- Ensure adherence to ESI and facility policies
- Maintain effective communication with physicians, therapists, case management, nursing staff, MHTs, residents, and families
- Provide nursing and milieu consultation to support direct care needs, including after-hours support
- Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that prioritizes resident rights, dignity, and cultural sensitivity
- Promote proactive de-escalation techniques and therapeutic engagement across all shifts
- Educate residents and families on medications, safety, nutrition, and discharge planning in a clear and supportive manner
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Arkansas
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Minimum of two (2) years of psychiatric nursing experience with children and adolescents, including leadership or supervisory experience
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development skills
- Commitment to patient-centered, trauma-informed care
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in behavioral health or pediatric nursing
- Experience supervising or developing Mental Health Technicians
- Background in inpatient or residential psychiatric settings
Why Join Perimeter Behavioral Health?
Comprehensive Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Supplemental insurance options
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Ongoing education and leadership training
- Career advancement opportunities
- Multidisciplinary, team-based approach
- Focus on evidence-based and trauma-informed care
- Strong emphasis on staff support and quality outcomes
- This position is On-site
Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E- Empowerment.
EEO
We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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