Behavioral Health Nursing Executive Leader

Acadia Healthcare; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Crestwyn Behavioral Health in Germantown, Tennessee, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks an experienced Chief Nursing Officer to join the Executive Leadership Team and drive nursing excellence across the hospital. You will partner with the CEO and senior leaders to shape strategy, mentor staff, and improve patient outcomes in a behavioral health setting.

The role includes leadership development, regulatory readiness, and collaboration with physicians and care teams.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Healthcare management

Nursing operations leadership

Change management

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

Crestwyn Behavioral Health in Germantown, Tennessee, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks an experienced Chief Nursing Officer to join the Executive Leadership Team and drive nursing excellence across the hospital. You will partner with the CEO and senior leaders to shape strategy, mentor staff, and improve patient outcomes in a behavioral health setting.

The role includes leadership development, regulatory readiness, and collaboration with physicians and care teams.