Assistant Director of Nursing, Behavioral Health
Overview
As the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) at Pro Med HealthCare Services, you will own nursing operations across our behavioral health facility in New Baltimore, MI, supervising 15+ direct reports and collaborating with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). You will manage day-to-day clinical care, staff development, and regulatory compliance in a unionized environment. With a consistent Monday-Friday day shift and on-call every other weekend, this role offers both stability and leadership impact. You will drive clinical excellence and process improvements while ensuring patient-centered care for behavioral health patients. This is a permanent placement with a salary range of $110,000-$125,000.
What You'll Do8
- 1Direct daily nursing operations, including staffing, resource allocation, and patient care coordination, and step in for the DON during absences.
- 2Lead, mentor, and supervise 15+ direct reports, overseeing hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee engagement in a union setting.
- 3Drive clinical excellence by implementing workflow enhancements and process improvements to elevate department outcomes and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- 4Model patient-centered care by evaluating physical, biopsychosocial, developmental, and cultural needs of behavioral health patients, and provide direct care as needed.
- 5Intervene in crisis situations, conduct incident investigations, and ensure accurate nursing documentation across all shifts.
- 6Collaborate with leadership on budget management and efficient resource utilization to support sustainable operations.
- 7Develop and mentor nursing staff through training and professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of accountability and credibility.
- 8Ensure strict adherence to CPR and de-escalation/restraint protocols, maintaining certifications and compliance standards.
Requirements8
- 1Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan or multi-state compact license required.
- 2Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher strongly preferred.
- 31+ year of progressive nursing leadership or management experience required; prior Nurse Manager experience strongly preferred (charge nurse experience alone is not sufficient).
- 4Proven experience managing 15+ direct reports and larger care teams.
- 5Experience in a unionized healthcare environment strongly preferred.
- 62+ years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience required (5+ years preferred).
- 71+ year of experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, or addiction recovery setting (inpatient or outpatient) required.
- 8CPR certification required; de-escalation/restraint certification required (training provided upon hire); First Aid certification as required by state/facility standards.
Salary Insight
$110 - $125k per year
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