Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Behavioral Health

Acadia Healthcare • Knoxville, TN

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – East Tennessee Behavioral Health Knoxville, TN | Relocation Assistance Available Step Into a Leadership Role That Truly Makes a Difference 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. Your Impact as Chief Nursing Officer As CNO, you will be a key member of the hospital’s executive leadership team. You’ll guide nursing strategy, oversee clinical operations, and lead high-performing teams - all with a focus on safety, quality, and dignity in patient care. What’s In It For You? 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. 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. 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 Access to Acadia’s CEO-in-Training Program if you’re looking to grow into hospital operations leadership

Requirements

• Active RN license (Tennessee or eligible for reciprocity)
• Significant nursing leadership experience (CNO, DON, or equivalent)
• Behavioral health or psychiatric inpatient experience strongly preferred
• Strong operational, strategic, and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or commensurate experience required.
• 6 years RN experience required.
• RN License in the state of TN required.
• 3 years of progressive nursing management or administrative nursing experience required.
• Only candidates with Behavioral Health experience as an RN in an inpatient psychiatric setting will be considered for this role.
• 2 years behavioral health experience as and RN in an inpatient psychiatric setting required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in nursing or mental health nursing strongly preferred.
• 10+ Years RN experience preferred.
• Nursing leadership experience in a freestanding psychiatric hospital strongly preferred.
• Prior CNO/DON experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the nursing department
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff across all units
• Ensure compliance with TJC, CMS, and other regulatory standards and maintain survey readiness
• Oversee nursing budgets, staffing, recruitment, and scheduling
• Collaborate closely with physicians, administrative leaders, and multidisciplinary teams
• Monitor patient outcomes and drive continuous improvement in clinical care delivery
• Participate in executive decision-making and long-term facility planning

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance & or Sign-On Bonus
• Professional Growth & Career Pathing
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees