Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) West Pines Behavioral Hospital

Lead With Purpose. Transform Behavioral Health Care.

Are you an experienced mission-driven nursing leader ready to shape care at the executive level Join West Pines Behavioral Hospital a newly built state-of-the-art behavioral health facility and become part of Acadia Healthcare - the nations largest stand-alone provider of mental health and addiction treatment.

About West Pines Behavioral Hospital

Located in the scenic foothills of Westminster West Pines Behavioral Hospital delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care across all ages - adults seniors and soon children and adolescents specializing in mental health and addiction treatment.

Why Youll Love This Role

We know top talent deserves top rewards. Heres what youll enjoy:

• Relocation Assistance & or Sign-On Bonus- Well support your move and welcome you with a generous bonus.
• Professional Growth & Career Pathing- From Corporate Nursing to CEO-in-Training your development is our priority.
• Executive Mentorship Paired with a corporate nurse executive from day one
• Competitive Salary & Bonuses
• 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- Youll be paired with a corporate nurse executive mentor from day one.

Your Impact

As Chief Nursing Officer youll be a key member of the hospitals executive leadership team. You will:

• 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 outcomes and champion continuous improvement.
• Influence executive decisions and long-term planning.

How Well Support You

While each of our hospitals operates independently youll never be alone. Youll receive hands-on support from:

• Corporate nurse leadership for ongoing mentorship and guidance
• Corporate recruiting to help you build a strong clinical team

• Active RN License (CO 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.
  
• Education: BSN required; MSN or mental health nursing preferred.
  
• Experience:
  • 6 years RN experience (10 preferred).
  • 3 years progressive nursing management.
  • 2 years behavioral health RN experience in inpatient psychiatry.

Ready to Lead Change
Take the next step in your leadership journey and help us redefine behavioral health care. Apply today and make an impact that truly matters.

Were committed to inclusion and equity.
At Acadia Healthcare we celebrate diversity and strive to create an environment where every team member feels valued and supported. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Your time matters to us.
We appreciate every application and review each one carefully. While we may only contact candidates whose experience most closely matches the role were grateful for your interest and for considering us in your career journey.

Salary Starting at: 140000

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