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Sunshine Behavioral Health
Monument, Colorado

Assistant Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$92k-$100k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Be a Leader in Transforming Lives

Mountain Springs Recovery (an affiliate of Sunshine Behavioral Health) is more than just a treatment center—we're a sanctuary for healing, growth, and renewal. 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, LPNs, and QMAPS, 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 Mountain Springs 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.

Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support 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 nursing services meet compliance standards.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing LeadershipTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationPatient EducationBehavioral Health Care

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 41 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 56% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nursing Leadership by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$92k–$100kNursing Leadership median $113k (middle half $100k–$135k)143 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$93k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in Colorado109 active5,834 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 56% no call · 73% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusColorado Registered Nurse listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment109 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nursing Administration listings89 in the last 30 days78 the 30 days before (+14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 30% of Nursing Leadership listings

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About Sunshine Behavioral Health

Medical Practices
San Juan Capistrano, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with 3% company match
Quarterly bonus program (up to 10% of quarterly earnings)
Paid sick time, holiday pay, and PTO
Free daily meal from on-site cafeteria
Supportive team culture

Living in Monument

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$582k≈ 6.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,973/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.7
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Colorado Springs, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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