Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
About The Position
Lakeland Behavioral Health, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a strategic, compassionate, and operationally strong Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to lead nursing practice and drive exceptional patient outcomes across our continuum of care. Lakeland Behavioral Health is a premier inpatient psychiatric hospital serving children, adolescents, and adults with behavioral health and substance use needs. Located in Springfield, Missouri, we provide evidence-based, trauma-informed care in a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. Our multidisciplinary teams deliver individualized care across a comprehensive continuum of services, including: Inpatient psychiatric care for children, adolescents & adults, Residential treatment services, Acute crisis stabilization, Medication management and psychiatric care, Behavioral, experiential, and therapeutic programming designed to support long-term recovery.
Requirements
- Active RN license (FL or eligible for reciprocity)
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or commensurate experience required.
- Six years registered nursing experience required.
- Two years behavioral health experience as and RN in an inpatient psychiatric setting required
- Three years of progressive nursing management or administrative nursing experience required
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in nursing or mental health nursing strongly preferred.
- 10 + Years Preferred
- Nursing leadership experience in a freestanding psychiatric hospital strongly preferred.
- Prior CNO/DON experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, accountable for both clinical excellence and operational performance.
- 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 clinical outcomes and champion continuous improvement.
- Influence executive decision-making and long-term strategic planning.
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance and/or Sign-On Bonus
- Professional Growth & Career Pathing
- Executive Mentorship
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
