Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Behavioral Health

11 days ago
Alexandria, LouisianaFull TimePsychiatry

Job Description

About the Role

Join Longleaf Hospital as a Chief Nursing Officer – Behavioral Health in United States. Overview Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – Longleaf HospitalAlexandria, 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 He.
  • develop clinical leaders across all units.
  • Lead Change in Louisiana? Take the next step in your leadership journey and help shape the future of behav.

Requirements

  • onsite AHCORP

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Longleaf Hospital as a Chief Nursing Officer – Behavioral Health.

Key Skills

Nursing LeadershipClinical ExcellenceBehavioral HealthOperational StrengthStrategic PlanningPatient CareRegulatory ComplianceBudget OversightStaffingWorkforce PlanningTeam MentoringContinuous ImprovementExecutive CollaborationEvidence-Based ModalitiesCrisis StabilizationSubstance Use Treatment
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Behavioral Health at Longleaf Hospital a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Longleaf Hospital 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.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Nursing Leadership, Clinical Excellence, Behavioral Health, Operational Strength, Strategic Planning, Patient Care, Regulatory Compliance, Budget Oversight. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The CNO will serve as a core member of the executive leadership team, responsible for guiding clinical excellence and operational performance across all behavioral health services. Key duties include driving nursing strategy, mentoring clinical leaders, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing...

Benefits package: Relocation assistance, Sign-on bonus, Professional growth and career pathing, Executive mentorship, Competitive salary and bonuses, Comprehensive health benefits, Generous PTO, Industry-leading training and support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Longleaf Hospital

Mental Health Care
Alexandria, LA
10+

Benefits & Perks

Relocation assistance
Sign-on bonus
Professional growth and career pathing
Executive mentorship
Competitive salary and bonuses
Comprehensive health benefits
Generous PTO
Industry-leading training and support
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

11d ago

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