Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – Behavioral Health Hospital

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Job Description

  • Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) | Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital
  • Cincinnati, OH | Relocation Assistance Available

Lead the Future of Behavioral Healthcare

Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an experienced, strategic nursing leader to join our Executive Leadership Team. As Chief Nursing Officer, you'll partner directly with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive exceptional patient care, strengthen nursing culture, develop future leaders, and help guide the long-term success of the organization.

If you're passionate about behavioral health, patient outcomes, and building high-performing clinical teams, we'd love to connect with you.

About Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital

Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital provides comprehensive mental health and co-occurring addiction treatment for adults and adolescents. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient programming in a safe, supportive treatment environment, with individualized care delivered by a multidisciplinary team of behavioral health professionals.

As part of Acadia Healthcare, you'll have access to extensive leadership resources, operational support, and opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful impact at the local hospital level.

  • Why Nursing Leaders Choose Glenwood
  • A true seat at the executive leadership table
  • Direct partnership with the CEO, Medical Director, and senior leadership team
  • The ability to influence hospital-wide clinical and strategic decisions
  • Autonomy to build, mentor, and develop a high-performing nursing organization
  • Access to corporate nursing leadership and executive mentorship
  • Opportunities for career growth throughout Acadia's nationwide network

This is a leadership role where your expertise, vision, and voice can directly shape patient care, employee engagement, and organizational success.

The Opportunity

As Chief Nursing Officer, you'll oversee the strategic direction and operational performance of nursing services throughout the hospital, including:

  • Creating a culture of clinical excellence and accountability
  • Developing and mentoring nursing leaders
  • Driving employee engagement and retention
  • Ensuring regulatory and accreditation readiness
  • Leading quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
  • Optimizing staffing models and workforce planning
  • Partnering with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams
  • Supporting organizational growth and strategic planning
  • Advancing patient-centered behavioral healthcare
  • Executive Support & Leadership Development
  • Executive mentorship from experienced corporate nursing leaders
  • Access to leadership development programs
  • Exposure to behavioral healthcare best practices across the Acadia network
  • Opportunities to participate in strategic initiatives at both the facility and corporate levels

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Executive Compensation
  • Bonus Opportunity
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness & Mental Health Resources
  • Ongoing Leadership Development Opportunities

Qualifications

  • Active RN license in Ohio or eligible for licensure
  • BSN required; MSN preferred
  • 6+ years of nursing experience, 10+ years preferred
  • 3+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience
  • Current or prior experience as a CNO, Associate CNO, Director of Nursing, or equivalent nursing leader
  • Experience leading nursing operations within an inpatient behavioral health or psychiatric setting
  • Proven ability to develop teams, improve quality outcomes, and drive employee engagement
  • Strong executive presence and ability to partner effectively across all levels of an organization

Ready to Lead Change?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, elevate nursing practice, and help shape the future of behavioral healthcare, we invite you to apply for this executive leadership opportunity at Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital.

Join a team committed to providing safe, supportive, individualized behavioral healthcare to the Cincinnati community.

We're Committed to Inclusion and Equity

Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Your Time Matters to Us

We appreciate your interest in Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital and the time you've invested in applying. Every application is carefully reviewed, and while only candidates whose qualifications most closely align with our needs may be contacted, we thank all applicants for considering us as part of their professional journey.

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Key Responsibilities

The Chief Nursing Officer will oversee the strategic direction and operational performance of nursing services while fostering a culture of clinical excellence. They will partner with the executive team to drive patient outcomes, mentor nursing staff, and ensure regulatory compliance across the hospital.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Quality ImprovementPsychiatric Nursing

Behavioral Health — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 58% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Nursing Leadership jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedNursing Leadership median $58k (middle half $50k–$75k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in Ohio279 active6,075 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 26% remote · 58% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusOhio Registered Nurse listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 4% offer loan repayment279 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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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Work-life snapshot

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About Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital

Mental Health Care
Cincinnati, Ohio
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Executive Compensation
Bonus Opportunity
Relocation Assistance
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program

Living in Cincinnati

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$240k
Typical market rent
$1,432/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.