Chief Nursing Officer; CNO Behavioral Health

Overview

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – River Place Behavioral Health
LaPlace, LA | Relocation Assistance Available

Step Into a Leadership Role That Truly Makes a Difference. Are you an experienced, mission-driven nursing leader ready to shape care at the executive level? Join River Place Behavioral Health Hospital, and become part of Acadia Healthcare - the nation’s largest stand-alone provider of mental health and addiction treatment.

Located in LaPlace, Louisiana, River Place Behavioral Health is a state-of-the-art mental health treatment center serving the greater New Orleans metropolitan area.

As CNO, you will be a key member of the hospital’s executive leadership team. You’ll guide nursing strategy, oversee clinical operations, and lead high-performing teams — all with a focus on safety, quality, and dignity in patient care.

• Relocation Assistance and/or Sign-On Bonus – We’ll 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.
• 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 – You’ll be paired with a corporate nurse executive mentor from day one.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the nursing department
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff across all units
• Ensure compliance with TJC, CMS, and other regulatory standards and maintain survey readiness
• Oversee nursing budgets, staffing, recruitment, and scheduling
• Collaborate closely with physicians, administrative leaders, and multidisciplinary teams
• Monitor patient outcomes and drive continuous improvement in clinical care delivery
• Participate in executive decision-making and long-term facility planning

While each of our hospitals operates independently, you’ll never be alone. You’ll receive hands-on support from:

• Corporate nurse leadership for ongoing mentorship and guidance
• Corporate recruiting to help you build a strong clinical team
• Access to Acadia’s CEO-in-Training Program if you’re looking to grow into hospital operations leadership

• Active RN license (Michigan or eligible for reciprocity)
• Significant nursing leadership experience (CNO, DON, or equivalent)
• Behavioral health or psychiatric inpatient experience strongly preferred
• Strong operational, strategic, and interpersonal skills

• Active RN License (Michigan 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

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

We’re 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, we’re grateful for your interest and for considering us in your career journey.