Position: Director of Nursing
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Work Environment: Medical Detox | RTC
Compensation: $88,000-100,000 Annual Salary
Schedule: Full Time | Monday to Friday + On Call
About The Role:
As the Director of Nursing at Sandstone Care, you play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standard of medical care within our in-patient medical detox and residential treatment program. Here’s how you make an impact:
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Leadership: You lead and support our nursing and behavioral health tech team, setting the tone for excellence. Your guidance ensures that patients receive compassionate care throughout their recovery journey.
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Strategic Scheduling: You coordinate weekly schedules based on facility needs and staffing assessments. Flexibility is key—you’re ready to step in during emergent situations, ensuring seamless care delivery.
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Staff Development: You foster growth by providing training, accountability, and mentorship. Your leadership sets the culture, emphasizing professionalism, empathy, and teamwork.
Join us at Sandstone Care, where healing begins, and lives transform. As our Director of Nursing, you’ll be at the heart of our mission.
Team Culture, Work Life Balance, and Career Growth
At Sandstone Care, we believe that your career is more than just your work. You bring your own talents and viewpoints to our team, and we value your diversity and individuality. That’s why we create a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive.
Our culture is based on compassion, inclusion, and evidence. We respect your opinions and encourage you to share them. We also understand that you have a life outside of work, and we support your well-being and balance. Join us and discover why Sandstone Care is a great place to be yourself. You’ll also make a positive impact on the lives of teens and young adults who need our help. So the work is really rewarding, too.
We also offer you opportunities to advance your career and develop your skills. We provide you with the training and resources you need to deliver evidence-based and individualized treatment plans. We also encourage you to pursue your interests and passions, and we support your professional development and education. Whether you want to learn new techniques, take on new responsibilities, or explore new roles, we’ll help you achieve your goals.
Qualifications:
- This role is set up to be nursing leadership administrative support.
- Ability to be flexible and cover floor shifts, to include Nursing and Behavioral Health Technician roles, if need is assessed and warranted by Chief Nursing Officer
- Participate in a nursing leadership on-call schedule rotation with other members of nursing leadership.
Training & Experience:
- Valid driver’s license with no restrictions
- RN license in the state of Colorado
- Previous experience with treatment of substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders is preferred; preferred experience with a treatment facility in the detox, residential, partial hospitalization (“PHP”), and/or intensive outpatient (“IOP) setting
- Ideal candidate has a minimum of 1 year of experience in the behavioral health field.
- Ideal candidate has an interest in nursing leadership and the desire for professional growth and development.
The Perks:
At Sandstone Care, we deeply value our employees and believe that exceptional care begins with you. That's why we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance both your personal and professional journey. Here are some of the benefits you'll enjoy:
- 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with a combination of paid time off (PTO) and paid floating holidays, giving you ample opportunities to recharge and enjoy your personal life.
- Robust Employee Assistance Program: Access counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and wellness coaching to support your overall well-being and peace of mind.
- Continued Education and CEU Support: We're committed to expanding your professional development, ensuring you have the tools and knowledge to thrive in your role.
- Collaborative and Supportive Community: Join a tight-knit and supportive community of therapists and team members who foster a positive work environment and provide a network of encouragement and collaboration.
Compensation and Benefits
We understand that your well-being and financial security are essential. At Sandstone Care, we offer an enticing compensation package and a range of benefits to support your needs:
- $88,000-100,000 Annual Salary
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access medical, dental, and vision coverage to ensure your health and your family's well-being.
- Financial Security: We provide short/long-term disability and life insurance to offer you added financial peace of mind.
- Retirement Planning: Take advantage of our 401k program with up to a 5% match to support your long-term financial goals
Sandstone Care is a teen and young adult behavioral health treatment program offering a full continuum of care. We deliver care through an innovative treatment approach which addresses not only mental health concerns, but also supports the entire ecosystem including treating the broader family system, providing academic & vocational support, and helping clients build new, healthy communities to support their longer term recovery.
