Chief Nursing Officer(RN) - Mental Health/Psychiatric/Behavioral Health

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – Behavioral Health | Leadership Autonomy + Full Benefits + Strategic Impact

Full benefits, executive-level influence, and the opportunity to shape nursing practice across an entire behavioral health facility.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll set the vision for nursing, drive patient care standards, and lead a multidisciplinary team in an inpatient behavioral health setting. You won’t just manage—you’ll influence outcomes, elevate care quality, and build a strong, accountable nursing culture.

You’ll work closely with leadership and clinical teams to ensure safe, patient-centered care while improving operational performance and staff development.

What you’ll do

• Lead and oversee all nursing operations within the facility
• Set strategic direction for nursing practice and patient care delivery
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards
• Manage staffing, patient acuity, and resource allocation
• Drive performance, accountability, and staff development across nursing teams
• Oversee departmental budgets and operational efficiency
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
• Address patient care gaps and resolve escalated concerns

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Master’s preferred)
• 6+ years RN experience (10+ preferred)
• 3+ years in progressive nursing leadership
• Behavioral health experience in an inpatient setting
• Experience in psychiatric hospital leadership (CNO/DON strongly preferred)
• Strong operational, clinical, and people leadership skills