Director of Nursing (DON)

Job description

Director of Nursing (DON) | Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center
Ball Ground, GA (Greater Atlanta Area) | Relocation Assistance Available
Lead Recovery. Inspire Teams. Make a Lasting Impact.
Ready for your next nursing leadership opportunity?
Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center is seeking a passionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing services at our addiction recovery facility in the foothills of North Georgia.
This is more than a DON position. It’s an opportunity to develop a nursing team, strengthen clinical practice, influence nursing culture, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals working toward lasting recovery.
Whether you’re an experienced DON or a strong Nurse Manager, ADON, or nursing leader ready for your next step, we’d love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
• High-impact nursing leadership role with visibility across the facility
• Direct partnership with the CEO and facility leadership team
• Opportunity to build, mentor, and develop a strong nursing team
• Make a meaningful impact in behavioral health and addiction recovery
• Help influence nursing culture, quality, and patient outcomes
• Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on recovery and healing
• Beautiful 50-acre campus in the foothills of North Georgia
• Relocation assistance available
• Support, resources, and career-growth opportunities through Acadia Healthcare

About Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center
Located in Ball Ground, Georgia, just north of Atlanta, Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center provides treatment for adults struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Our programming includes medical detoxification, residential treatment, family programming, continuing care services, and specialized programming for veterans.
Our team is passionate about meeting patients where they are in their recovery journey and delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that supports meaningful, long-term recovery.
What You’ll Do
As Director of Nursing, you will:
• Provide leadership and oversight for nursing services throughout the facility
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain nursing talent
• Build an engaged nursing culture centered on accountability, teamwork, and compassionate care
• Support staffing effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and patient-safety standards
• Lead quality improvement and performance initiatives
• Partner closely with physicians, clinical leaders, and multidisciplinary teams
• Help shape the strategic direction of nursing operations and patient care
• Serve as a visible, hands-on nursing leader for both staff and patients
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia.
• Bachelor's degree or higher strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of Registered Nurse experience required; 6+ years preferred.
• One year of experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, addiction recovery, or related healthcare environment required.
• Two years of behavioral health nursing experience preferred.
• Two years of progressive leadership or management experience required.
• Prior Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, or similar nursing leadership experience preferred.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
You don't necessarily need to already have the DON title to make an impact here.
If you’re an experienced Nurse Manager, ADON, or nursing leader who is passionate about behavioral health or addiction recovery and ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we encourage you to apply.
Join a team committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care, developing great people, and helping patients build a foundation for lasting recovery.
We’re Committed to Inclusion and Equity
Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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