Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Behavioral Health

Acadia Healthcare CNO Opportunity

Acadia Healthcare is the nation's largest stand-alone behavioral health company, with over 253 facilities and 11,200+ beds across 38 states and Puerto Rico. Each day, our 23,500+ team members provide life-changing care to more than 75,000 patients.

Our mission is to Lead Care With Light - setting the standard for excellence in mental health and addiction treatment. We're thought leaders and innovators, creating compassionate, evidence-based programs that drive meaningful outcomes.

Why Join Acadia Healthcare as a CNO?

We offer more than just a leadership role - we offer a mission-driven career with unmatched growth potential and exceptional support from both your hospital and our corporate team.

What's In It For You?

Relocation Assistance & Sign-On Bonus We'll support your move and welcome you with a generous bonus.

Professional Growth & Career Pathing From Nurse Executive to CEO-in-Training, your development is our priority.

Competitive Salary & Performance Bonuses

Comprehensive Health Benefits Medical, dental, vision & more.

401(k) with Company Match

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

Industry-Leading Training & Support You'll be paired with a corporate nurse executive mentor from day one.

About Rebound Behavioral Health

Rebound Behavioral Health is a 63-bed, adult inpatient psychiatric and substance use treatment center located in Lancaster, SC. Tucked away in a tranquil 50-acre wooded estate near Charlotte, NC.

How will we support you in this role?

Although our hospitals are free-standing and run independently, you have support from Corporate and are never alone. From day one, you will be paired with corporate recruiting to help with recruiting efforts to help bring in the best talent for your facility. You will also be paired with a Corporate Nurse leader to mentor you and support you in this role. For those that want to continue to grow, we also offer a CEO In-Training program if you envision yourself running a hospital one day.

Provide strategic and operational leadership to the nursing department.

Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff across all units.

Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (TJC, CMS, etc.) and survey readiness.

Manage nursing budget, staffing, recruitment, and scheduling.

Collaborate with physicians, administration, and multidisciplinary teams.

Monitor patient outcomes and implement improvements in clinical care delivery.

Participate in executive decision-making and facility planning.

Master's degree in nursing or mental health nursing strongly preferred.

Bachelor's degree in nursing or commensurate experience required.

10+ Years RN experience preferred. 6 years RN experience required.

Nursing leadership experience in a freestanding psychiatric hospital strongly preferred.

Prior CNO / DON experience strongly preferred.

2 years behavioral health experience as and RN in an inpatient psychiatric setting required

3 years of progressive nursing management or administrative nursing experience required.

• Only candidates with Behavioral Health experience as an RN in an inpatient psychiatric setting will be considered for this role.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

We're so grateful for every application we receive. While we carefully review each one, we may only be able to contact those whose experience most closely matches the role. Thank you for understanding and for considering us in your job search.