Job Address:

1051 N Canfield Niles Rd
Youngstown, OH 44515


 

Director of Nursing

Solero Behavioral Transitions

We provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals struggling with severe mental illness. Our program offers comprehensive care, including individual and group therapy sessions, case management services and life skills training.  A mental health residential facility is a place where people receive intensive, specialized care for mental health or substance abuse issues in a non-hospital setting.  Residents receive 24-hour supervision, treatment, and support from mental health experts. The environment is homelike and supportive, and residents participate in therapeutic activities.

The Role Itself 

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the nursing department.
• Ensure clinical excellence in patient care through evidence-based psychiatric nursing practices.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, recruitment, and performance management of nursing staff.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and accreditation guidelines (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS).
• Collaborate with medical staff, department heads, and executive leadership to support organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures aligned with best practices in psychiatric nursing.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and quality assurance programs are in place.
• Lead initiatives for staff education, training, and professional development.
• Serve as a key member of the hospital’s leadership team and participate in strategic planning.

Perks at Work

Healthcare:

• Medical Packages with Rx – 3 Choices
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dependent Day Care Spending Accounts
• Health Spending Accounts (HSA) with a company match
• Dental Care Program – 2 choices
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance Options
• Accidental Insurances
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 401k with a Company Match

Education + Leadership Development

• Up to $15,000 in Tuition Reimbursements
• Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

Education:

• Current RN license in [State] (unencumbered) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree (MSN, MHA, or similar) preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of nursing experience in a short term acute psych facility or Substance Abuse Facility.
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric nursing practices, acute care, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead through change and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Levels of Care

Residential Mental Health Services

A service activity which uses clinical and medical interventions, including the administration of physician prescribed medications and clinical monitoring, to help stabilize mental health symptoms to for individuals requiring a more structured and supervised environment.

Partial Hospitalization Program

Comprehensive Mental Health program with intensive treatment services to help individuals prepare for re-entry into all aspects of their lives including home, work, school and relationships.

Program Purpose:

We are committed to producing the highest level of clinical outcomes for clients and their families. Solero Behavioral Transitions is a trauma-informed, non-coercive treatment program designed to treat individuals struggling with Mental Health symptoms. The Solero’s focused mental health rehabilitation includes;

• Building Resiliency
  • Optimistic outlook 
  • Locus of control 
  •  Sense of self 
  • Ability to bounce back 
  •  Change management 

• Practical Life Skills
  • Problem-solving 
  • Money management 
  • Time management 
  •  Personal change 
  • Self-awareness 
• Communication Skills
  • Active listening 
  • Nonverbal communication 
  • Communication skills 
  • Social Radar 
  • Negotiation skills

These are the core concepts that extend into many areas of a client’s life and help develop the foundations for recovery and recovery sustainability.