Acadia Healthcare

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Behavioral Health

Acadia Healthcare  •  Knoxville, TN (Onsite)  •  20 days ago
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Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – East Tennessee Behavioral Health

Knoxville, TN | Relocation Assistance Available

Lead With Purpose. Transform Behavioral Health Care.

Are you an experienced, mission-driven nursing leader ready to shape care at the executive level? Join East Tennessee Behavioral Health, a modern, state-of-the-art behavioral health facility, and become part of Acadia Healthcare, the nation’s largest stand-alone provider of mental health and addiction treatment.

About East Tennessee Behavioral Health

Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, East Tennessee Behavioral Health is a 90-bed inpatient hospital providing specialized treatment for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients facing acute behavioral health challenges.

Why You’ll Love This RoleWe know top talent deserves top rewards. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

  • Relocation Assistance & or Sign-On Bonus - We’ll support your move and welcome you with a generous bonus.
  • Professional Growth & Career Pathing - From Corporate Nursing to CEO-in-Training, your development is our priority.
  • Executive Mentorship – Paired with a corporate nurse executive from day one
  • Competitive Salary & Bonuses
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, 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.

Your ImpactAs Chief Nursing Officer, you’ll be a key member of the hospital’s executive leadership team. You will:

  • Drive nursing strategy and operational excellence.
  • Mentor and develop clinical leaders across all units.
  • Ensure compliance with TJC, CMS, and regulatory standards.
  • Oversee budgets, staffing, and workforce planning.
  • Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Monitor outcomes and champion continuous improvement.
  • Influence executive decisions and long-term planning.

How We’ll Support You

While each of our hospitals operates independently, you’ll never be alone. You’ll receive hands-on support from:

  • Corporate nurse leadership for ongoing mentorship and guidance
  • Corporate recruiting to help you build a strong clinical team

Qualifications

  • Active RN License (Tennessee or eligible for reciprocity).
  • Proven Nursing Leadership (CNO, DON, or equivalent).
  • Behavioral Health Experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting (required).
  • Strategic & Operational Expertise with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Education: BSN required; MSN or mental health nursing preferred.
  • Experience:
    • 6+ years RN experience (10+ preferred).
    • 3+ years progressive nursing management.
    • 2+ years behavioral health RN experience in inpatient psychiatry.

Ready to Lead Change?Take the next step in your leadership journey and help us redefine behavioral health care. Apply today and make an impact that truly matters.

We’re committed to inclusion and equity.At Acadia Healthcare, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an environment where every team member feels valued and supported. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Your time matters to us.We appreciate every application and review each one carefully. While we may only contact candidates whose experience most closely matches the role, we’re grateful for your interest and for considering us in your career journey.

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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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