Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Behavioral Health

The Company is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead the strategic direction and operational performance of nursing services in a behavioral health setting. Responsibilities include fostering clinical excellence and accountability, developing nursing leaders, improving employee engagement and retention, and ensuring regulatory and accreditation readiness. The CNO will lead quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives; optimize staffing and workforce planning; and partner with physicians and multidisciplinary teams. The role also supports organizational strategy and growth while advancing patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient services. Candidates must hold an active registered nurse license and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing; a Master of Science in Nursing is preferred. Applicants should have at least six years of nursing experience, with ten or more preferred, and at least three years of progressive nursing leadership experience. Current or prior experience as a CNO, Associate CNO, Director of Nursing, or equivalent is required, along with experience leading nursing operations in an inpatient behavioral health or psychiatric facility. Strong team development, quality improvement, employee engagement, and executive communication skills are essential.