Acadia Healthcare

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Behavioral Health Hospital

Acadia Healthcare  •  Germantown, TN (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Overview

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Crestwyn Behavioral Health

Germantown, TN | Relocation Assistance Available

Lead the Future of Behavioral Healthcare

Crestwyn Behavioral Health 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 empowering clinical teams, we'd love to connect with you.

About Crestwyn Behavioral Health

Located in Germantown, Tennessee, Crestwyn Behavioral Health is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Through a comprehensive continuum of care that includes inpatient treatment and outpatient programming, our team is committed to helping patients achieve lasting recovery, stability, and wellness.

As part of Acadia Healthcare, the nation's largest stand-alone behavioral healthcare provider, you'll benefit from extensive leadership resources, operational support, and career advancement opportunities while maintaining a meaningful impact at the local hospital level.

Why Nursing Leaders Choose Crestwyn Behavioral Health

As Chief Nursing Officer, you'll have:

  • 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
  • The 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. You'll serve as a trusted executive leader responsible for:

  • Creating a culture of clinical excellence and accountability
  • Developing and mentoring nursing leaders and future successors
  • Driving employee engagement and retention initiatives
  • Ensuring regulatory and accreditation readiness
  • Leading quality, patient safety, and performance improvement efforts
  • Optimizing staffing models and workforce planning
  • Partnering with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams
  • Supporting organizational growth and long-term strategic planning
  • Advancing patient-centered care throughout the continuum of services

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

  • Executive Support & Leadership Development
  • Executive mentorship from experienced corporate nursing leaders
  • Access to industry-leading leadership development programs
  • Exposure to behavioral healthcare best practices from across the Acadia network
  • Opportunities to participate in strategic initiatives at both the facility and corporate levels

Compensation and Benefits

We recognize the value executive nursing leaders bring and offer a comprehensive rewards package, including:

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

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

  • Active RN License (TN or eligible for reciprocity)
  • 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 facility
  • Proven ability to develop teams, improve quality outcomes, and drive employee engagement
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the 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 exciting executive leadership opportunity at Crestwyn Behavioral Health. Join a team committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and improving the lives of those we serve.

We're Committed to Inclusion and Equity

Crestwyn Behavioral Health 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 Crestwyn Behavioral Health 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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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
Unknown
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