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Crestwood Behavioral Health
San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$135k-$148k

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Job Description

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. 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.

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Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing oversees all nursing operations, including infection control, quality assurance, and staff education. They also ensure regulatory compliance and support the development of marketing and networking strategies.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical records managementPharmacy coordinationLaboratory coordinationClinical leadership

Psychiatry — Registered Nurse Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$141k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $128k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Nursing Leadership market look like in California?
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Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$135k–$148kNursing Leadership median $133k (middle half $114k–$169k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$128k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in California435 active5,992 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentCalifornia Registered Nurse listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment435 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,187 Nursing Leadership listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Crestwood Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
Sacramento, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Sick Leave Buy Back
401(k) Retirement
Scholarship Program
Educational Loan Assistance Program

Living in San Luis Obispo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.10M≈ 8.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,968/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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