Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Behavioral Health

1 day ago

United StatesGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Acadia as a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Behavioral Health in United States. Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – Longleaf Hospital Alexandria, Louisiana | Relocation Assistance Available Lead With Purpose. Transform Behavioral Health Care in Central Louisiana.

Key Responsibilities

lead clinical excellence at a high‑impact behavioral health hospital? Longleaf Hospital, part of Acadia H.

develop clinical leaders across all units.

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Benefits & Compensation

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with Company Match Generous PTO

Includes vacation, holidays, extended sick leave, and mental health days. Industry

Leading Training & Support

term planning. How We’ll Support You While each of our hospitals operates independently, you’ll never be alone. You’ll receive hands

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Acadia as a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Behavioral Health.

Key Skills

Nursing LeadershipBehavioral Health CareClinical ExcellenceOperational PerformanceRegulatory ComplianceBudget ManagementStaffing PlanningWorkforce PlanningStrategic PlanningInterpersonal SkillsPatient CareCrisis StabilizationTrauma-Informed CareMultidisciplinary CollaborationClinical MentorshipNursing Strategy

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active RN license and a BSN, with at least 6 years of RN experience and 3 years of progressive nursing leadership. Specific experience in an inpatient behavioral health setting is required, while an MSN or specialty certification is preferred.

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Position Insights

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Acadia is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Nursing Leadership, Behavioral Health Care, Clinical Excellence, Operational Performance, Regulatory Compliance, Budget Management, Staffing Planning, Workforce Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The CNO will lead clinical excellence and operational performance for a behavioral health hospital, driving nursing strategy and mentoring clinical leaders. Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance with TJC and CMS, overseeing budgets, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to...

Benefits package: Relocation Assistance, Sign-On Bonus, Professional Growth, Executive Mentorship, Competitive Salary, Bonuses, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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