Acadia Healthcare

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Acadia Healthcare  •  Columbus, OH (Onsite)  •  28 days ago
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Job Description

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) | Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry (OHP)Columbus, OH | Relocation Assistance Available

Lead With Purpose. Advance Behavioral Health Care in Central Ohio.

Are you a mission‑driven nursing executive ready to lead clinical excellence at a high‑impact behavioral health hospital-Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry (OHP), part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a strategic, compassionate, and operationally strong Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to lead nursing practice and elevate patient outcomes across our inpatient continuum of care.

About Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry

Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry is a freestanding inpatient behavioral health hospital serving adults with acute psychiatric and substance use challenges. Located in Columbus, Ohio, OHP provides evidence‑based, trauma‑informed care in a structured, therapeutic environment.

Our multidisciplinary teams deliver individualized treatment across a comprehensive inpatient model, including:

  • Acute inpatient psychiatric services
  • Dual‑diagnosis treatment for co‑occurring disorders
  • Crisis stabilization
  • Medication management and evidence‑based therapies

Why You’ll Love This Role

We believe exceptional leaders deserve exceptional support. As CNO at OHP, you’ll enjoy:

  • Relocation Assistance and/or Sign‑On Bonus
  • Executive career growth tailored to your goals - regional, enterprise, or expanded operational leadership.
  • Executive Mentorship - Partnered with a corporate nurse executive from day one
  • Competitive Compensation with bonus potential
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package – Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO - Vacation, holidays, extended sick leave, and mental health days
  • Industry‑Leading Training & Support within a national behavioral healthcare organization

Your Impact as Chief Nursing Officer

As CNO, you will serve as a key member of the hospital’s executive leadership team, accountable for both clinical excellence and operational performance. You will:

  • Drive nursing strategy, quality, and operational effectiveness
  • Lead, mentor, and develop nursing leaders and frontline teams
  • Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and state regulatory standards
  • Oversee nursing budgets, staffing models, and workforce planning
  • Partner closely with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders
  • Monitor patient outcomes and lead continuous quality improvement initiatives
  • Influence executive decision‑making and long‑term strategic planning

How We’ll Support You

Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry combines local hospital leadership with the strength and resources of Acadia Healthcare, the nation’s largest stand‑alone behavioral healthcare provider. You’ll receive:

  • Strong collaboration with the local executive leadership team
  • Ongoing mentorship and guidance from corporate nursing leadership
  • Corporate recruiting support to help you build and sustain a high‑performing nursing team

Qualifications

  • Active RN license in Ohio (or eligible for reciprocity)
  • Proven nursing leadership experience (CNO, DON, or equivalent)
  • Inpatient behavioral health nursing experience in a psychiatric hospital setting
  • BSN required; MSN or relevant specialty certification preferred
  • Strong strategic, operational, and interpersonal leadership skills
  • 6+ years of RN experience required (10+ years preferred)
  • Minimum 3 years of progressive nursing leadership experience
  • At least 2 years of inpatient behavioral health RN experience

Ready to Lead Behavioral Health Care in Ohio?

Take the next step in your leadership journey and help shape the future of psychiatric care at Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry in Columbus, OH. As Chief Nursing Officer, you’ll play a critical role in advancing clinical excellence, patient safety, and team development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry, as part of Acadia Healthcare, is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusion and equity in all aspects of employment.

Your time matters to us. We carefully review every application and appreciate your interest in joining our mission‑driven team.

Apply today and make an impact that truly matters.

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Acadia Healthcare

About Acadia Healthcare

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country.

Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioral health and addiction disorders.

Acadia’s management style and philosophy is one of collaboration and flexibility as we create an energetic and team-oriented service delivery system. Our organization values input from employees, physicians, and all strategic alliances. As evidenced in our mission statement, Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create behavioral health centers where people receive care that enables them to regain hope in a supportive, caring environment. We want Acadia to be synonymous with excellent care, phenomenal customer service and an unparalleled commitment to our patients, staff, physicians, and community.

As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 253 treatment facilities across 39 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for addiction, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Year Founded
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