Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – Behavioral Health Hospital

Acadia Healthcare; Fox Acres (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness & Mental Health Resources

Ongoing Leadership Development

Job summary

Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Chief Nursing Officer to join the executive leadership team. You will partner with the CEO and senior leaders to drive clinical excellence, build high-performing nursing teams, and guide long-term strategy for behavioral health services.

The role oversees nursing operations across the hospital, mentors nursing leaders, ensures regulatory readiness, drives quality and patient safety, and shapes workforce planning

Qualifications

• Active RN license in OH or eligibility for reciprocity
• Master’s degree in nursing or related field preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required or commensurate experience
• 10+ years of nursing experience preferred
• Nursing leadership experience in a freestanding psychiatric hospital preferred
• CNO/DON experience preferred
• Behavioral health RN inpatient experience required
• Progressive nursing management/administrative experience required

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic direction and operational performance of nursing services
• Create a culture of clinical excellence and accountability
• Develop and mentor nursing leaders
• Drive employee engagement and retention
• Ensure regulatory and accreditation readiness
• Lead quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
• Optimize staffing models and workforce planning
• Partner with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams
• Support organizational growth and strategic planning
• Advance patient-centered behavioral healthcare
• Collaborate with executive leadership for campus-wide objectives

Skills

Executive leadership

Nursing leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Nursing leadership experience

Job description

Overview

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) | Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital

Cincinnati, OH | Relocation Assistance Available

Lead the Future of Behavioral Healthcare

Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an experienced, strategic nursing leader to join our Executive Leadership Team. As Chief Nursing Officer, you'll partner directly with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive exceptional patient care, strengthen nursing culture, develop future leaders, and help guide the long-term success of the organization.

If you're passionate about behavioral health, patient outcomes, and building high-performing clinical teams, we'd love to connect with you.

About Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital

Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital provides comprehensive mental health and co-occurring addiction treatment for adults and adolescents. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient programming in a safe, supportive treatment environment, with individualized care delivered by a multidisciplinary team of behavioral health professionals.

As part of Acadia Healthcare, you'll have access to extensive leadership resources, operational support, and opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful impact at the local hospital level.

Why Nursing Leaders Choose Glenwood

• A true seat at the executive leadership table
• Direct partnership with the CEO, Medical Director, and senior leadership team
• The ability to influence hospital-wide clinical and strategic decisions
• Autonomy to build, mentor, and develop a high-performing nursing organization
• Access to corporate nursing leadership and executive mentorship
• Opportunities for career growth throughout Acadia's nationwide network

This is a leadership role where your expertise, vision, and voice can directly shape patient care, employee engagement, and organizational success.

The Opportunity

As Chief Nursing Officer, you'll oversee the strategic direction and operational performance of nursing services throughout the hospital, including:

• Creating a culture of clinical excellence and accountability
• Developing and mentoring nursing leaders
• Driving employee engagement and retention
• Ensuring regulatory and accreditation readiness
• Leading quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
• Optimizing staffing models and workforce planning
• Partnering with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams
• Supporting organizational growth and strategic planning
• Advancing patient-centered behavioral healthcare

Executive Support & Leadership Development

• Executive mentorship from experienced corporate nursing leaders
• Access to leadership development programs
• Exposure to behavioral healthcare best practices across the Acadia network
• Opportunities to participate in strategic initiatives at both the facility and corporate levels

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Executive Compensation
• Bonus Opportunity
• Relocation Assistance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness & Mental Health Resources
• Ongoing Leadership Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Active RN License (OH or eligible for reciprocity)
• Master’s degree in nursing or mental health nursing strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or commensurate experience required.
• 10 + Years Preferred
• Six years registered nursing experience required.
• Nursing leadership experience in a freestanding psychiatric hospital strongly pre-ferred.
• Prior CNO/DON experience strongly preferred
• Two years behavioral health experience as and RN in an inpatient psychiatric setting required
• Three years of progressive nursing management or administrative nursing experi-ence required.

Ready to Lead Change?

Join a team committed to providing safe, supportive, individualized behavioral healthcare to the Cincinnati community.

We're Committed to Inclusion and Equity

Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Your Time Matters to Us

We appreciate your interest in Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital and the time you've invested in applying. Every application is carefully reviewed, and while only candidates whose qualifications most closely align with our needs may be contacted, we thank all applicants for considering us as part of their professional journey.

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