Director of Nursing
Company websitecrestwoodbehavioralhealth.com (Crestwood Behavioral Health, opens in new tab)
Base salary $135,200 to $147,742
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in San Luis Obispo, CA
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- LocationSan Luis Obispo, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!
For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!
Title: Director of Nursing
Job Duties: The Director of Nursing directs and coordinates all aspects of nursing, including, but not limited to, infection control, pharmacy, laboratory, quality assurance, medical records, and staff education. The Director of Nursing ensures compliance with established policies and procedures of the overall program and the timely completion of respective reporting requirements. The Director of Nursing is also responsible for the maintenance of quality improvement activities in compliance with current licensing and accrediting policies and regulations. In addition, the Director of Nursing supports all disciplines in the development of a marketing strategy and efforts to network with existing and potential referral sources.
Qualifications:
- Current licensure in the State of California as a Registered Nurse.
- Four years of experience in nursing administration or supervision, with experience in psychiatric nursing; or
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field with experience in psychiatric nursing and two years of experience in nursing administration.
Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees Including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Sick Leave Buy Back
- 401(k) Retirement
- Scholarship Program
- Educational Loan Assistance Program
- Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Service Awards
- Jury Duty Pay
About the Campus: Recognized as the happiest place in the country, San Luis Obispo is home to our Healing Center serving the county through our Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF). This addition to the Crestwood Family is a 16-bed campus situated in the beautiful and historic city of SLO. We are honored and excited to be supporting and developing our relationships with the community.
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The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity.
Pay Range:
$135,200—$147,742 USD
It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets.
Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood.
Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part of the Crestwood Family and the benefits available. https://workatcrestwood.com/
Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. Employment and advancement opportunities are extended to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to [email protected].
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
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Source: Crestwood Behavioral Health on Greenhouse · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($135,200) is above 23% of the 376 Healthcare Clinical roles in California listed on this site; 3 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $178,688; the middle half runs from $135,700 to $290,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingDirector of Nursing$135,200 to $147,742
Director of Nursing$135,200
Director of Nursing$135,200
Director of Nursing$135,200 to $147,742
Clinical Director | LMFT, LCSW, Clinical Psychologist$124,800 to $144,685
Clinical Director | LMFT, LCSW, Clinical Psychologist$124,800 to $144,685
Clinical Contracts and Program Development Manager$110K to $128K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Director of Nursing (this listing) | $135,200 - $147,742 |
| Director of Nursing | $135,200 |
| Director of Nursing | $135,200 |
| Director of Nursing | $135,200 - $147,742 |
| Clinical Director | LMFT, LCSW, Clinical Psychologist | $124,800 - $144,685 |
| Clinical Director | LMFT, LCSW, Clinical Psychologist | $124,800 - $144,685 |
| Clinical Contracts and Program Development Manager | $110K - $128K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-27
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: San Luis Obispo, California, United States
$135,200—$147,742 USD
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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