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Sunshine Behavioral Health
Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Assistant Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90K - $95K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Be a Leader in Transforming Lives

Wood Violet Recovery (an affiliate of Sunshine Behavioral Health) is more than just a treatment center—we're a sanctuary for healing, growth, and renewal. Nestled in the rolling hills of Dodgeville, Wisconsin (just 45 minutes from Madison), our residential substance use treatment program is grounded in passion, integrity, dedication, and service.

We believe every person’s recovery journey deserves a hopeful, healthy ending. Join us in making that happen!

We’re looking for a compassionate, confident, and organized Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead our medical team and help guide our clients safely through detox and early recovery.

You’ll oversee a dedicated team of RNs and LPNs, provide direct care to clients, and ensure high-quality, ethical, and effective services are delivered at every turn. You’ll also be a key clinical voice in coordinating care and advancing our mission of sustainable sobriety.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and support the nursing team in our detox and residential care programs.
  • Oversee medication administration, detox services, and health education.
  • Collaborate with providers to create and execute treatment plans.
  • Review and sign off on all behavioral health nursing services.
  • Track medical supplies, manage scheduling, and support staff training.
  • Communicate with clients and families to provide reassurance, education, and support.
  • Document everything accurately to meet compliance and quality standards.

What You'll Bring

  • Current RN license, with ability to practice in Wisconsin.
  • 3-5 years of nursing experience, ideally with substance use or behavioral health.
  • 1-3 years of supervisory/management experience preferred.
  • Strong communication with the ability to connect with clients and staff alike.
  • Skills in documentation, collaboration, and problem-solving.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
  • Bonus points for Utilization Review or EMR experience.

Benefits & More

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available after just 60 days of employment!
  • Retirement Planning: 401k with a 3% company match to help you invest in your future.
  • Quarterly Bonus Program: Receive up to 10% of your quarterly earnings as a bonus based on company performance!
  • Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid sick time, holiday pay, and PTO that starts accruing on your first day!
  • Free Daily Meal: One complimentary meal per shift from our on-site (gourmet) cafeteria!
  • Supportive Team Culture: Join a collaborative and compassionate work environment where your contributions are valued.

At Wood Violet Recovery, we believe in the power of people—and that includes our team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment for all.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the nursing team in detox and residential care programs while overseeing medication administration and health education. Coordinate with providers to execute treatment plans and ensure all behavioral health services meet compliance standards.

Requirements

Requires a current RN license in Wisconsin and 3-5 years of nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health or substance use. A bachelor's degree in nursing and 1-3 years of supervisory experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipTreatment planningClinical documentationPatient educationEMR proficiency

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assistant Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health at Sunshine Behavioral Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Nursing Leadership — ranked against 1,187 active Nursing Leadership listings on WeekdayDoc.

Addiction Medicine — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 42 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 17% are remote, 45% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nursing Leadership by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 5% in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$90k–$95kNursing Leadership median $118k (middle half $99k–$135k)109 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$98k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All nursing leadership listings in Wisconsin160 active5,723 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 17% remote · 45% no call · 83% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusWisconsin registered nurse listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 1% offer loan repayment160 active listings, Nov 2026
New Addiction Medicine listings (all professions)433 in the last 30 days231 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,187 Nursing Leadership listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Wisconsin figures use all nursing leaderships: too few Wisconsin Addiction Medicine postings state pay.

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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sunshine Behavioral Health

Medical Practices
San Juan Capistrano, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Quarterly Bonus Program
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k with 3% Match
Paid Time Off
Free Daily Meal

Living in Dodgeville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$313k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Median resident rent
$999/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.