Executive Chief Nursing Officer — Behavioral Health Leader

Acadia Healthcare; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Available

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Extended Sick Leave

Employee Wellness and Mental Health

Job summary

CenterPointe Hospital in St. Charles, MO is seeking an experienced Chief Nursing Officer to join our Executive Leadership Team and elevate nursing practice hospital-wide.

You will lead nursing strategy, clinical excellence, and operational performance, partnering with the CEO and Medical Director to drive patient-centered care. You will mentor nursing leaders and frontline staff, ensure Joint Commission and CMS compliance, and shape workforce planning while guiding growth across the

Qualifications

• Active RN License (MO or eligible for reciprocity).
• Proven Nursing Leadership (CNO, DON, or equivalent).
• Behavioral Health Experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting (required).
• Strategic & Operational Expertise with strong interpersonal skills.
• BSN required; MSN or mental health nursing preferred.
• 6+ years RN experience (10+ preferred).
• 3+ years progressive nursing management.
• 2+ years behavioral health RN experience in inpatient psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing strategy, clinical excellence, and operational performance.
• Develop, mentor, and support nursing leaders and frontline staff.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, state, and regulatory standards.
• Drive workforce planning, staffing effectiveness, and nursing resource management.
• Partner with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Monitor quality indicators and champion performance improvement initiatives.
• Support employee engagement, retention, and leadership development.
• Influence organizational planning, decision-making, and long‑term growth strategies.
• Foster a culture of accountability, compassion, safety, and patient-centered care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Behavioral health experience

Strategic & operational expertise

Interpersonal skills

Mentorship & coaching

Team development

Executive collaboration

Education

BSN

MSN or mental health nursing preferred

Active RN License (MO or reciprocity)

Job description

CenterPointe Hospital in St. Charles, MO is seeking an experienced Chief Nursing Officer to join our Executive Leadership Team and elevate nursing practice hospital-wide.

You will lead nursing strategy, clinical excellence, and operational performance, partnering with the CEO and Medical Director to drive patient-centered care. You will mentor nursing leaders and frontline staff, ensure Joint Commission and CMS compliance, and shape workforce planning while guiding growth across the