Chief Nursing Officer - Behavioral Health

Acadia Healthcare • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 253 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,200 beds in 38 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,500 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S. Acadia Healthcare's purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.

Requirements

• 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 an RN in an inpatient psychiatric setting required.
• 3 years of progressive nursing management or administrative nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct, plan, coordinate, monitor, and supervise nursing and the delivery of behavioral health/nursing services.
• Provide a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers and the nursing staff.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams, other departments, and administration to ensure that all residents' needs are met.
• Direct, supervise, and evaluate work activities of all nursing personnel.
• Provide clinical leadership, strategic and long-term goals for the nursing staff.
• Anticipate and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocate nursing resources accordingly.
• Role model expectations related to customer service and patient safety.
• Determine, assign, and assess performance objectives for the nursing department.
• Organize, coordinate, develop, and review policies, procedures, and nursing protocols.
• Responsible for the quality of care, operational and financial efficiency of the nursing department.
• Lead and develop the nursing staff, providing performance goals, feedback, and development opportunities.
• Evaluate the quality of care, staff's work, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and oversee departmental budget and reporting.
• Provide staff management including hiring, development, training, and performance management.
• Provide direct care as needed.
• Conduct recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance and a generous sign-on bonus.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary and bonuses.
• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off package including vacation, sick days, mental health days, and holidays.
• Excellent training program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree