Chief Nursing Officer; CNO - Behavioral Health

Overview

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital — Tucson, AZ. Relocation Assistance Available.

Lead With Purpose. Transform Behavioral Health Care in Tucson. Are you an experienced, mission-driven nursing leader ready to influence care at the highest level? Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeking a strategic, compassionate, and operationally strong Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).

This role offers the opportunity to lead clinical excellence at Southern Arizona’s premier behavioral health facility, serving children, adolescents, adults, and seniors through a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services.

Located in Tucson, Arizona, Sonora Behavioral Health is recognized as a regional leader in acute psychiatric care and outpatient behavioral health programs. Since 1994, Sonora has delivered evidence-based, multidisciplinary treatment supported by a highly skilled team of psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and therapists. []

• Inpatient psychiatric care for adults, adolescents & children
• Detox and co-occurring disorder services
• PHP & IOP programs for mental health and substance use
• Veteran-focused programming
• 24/7 crisis admissions

We know top talent deserves top rewards. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

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

As CNO, you will be a key member of Sonora’s executive leadership team, guiding clinical and operational excellence. 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

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

• Active RN license (Arizona or eligible for reciprocity)
• Proven nursing leadership experience (CNO, DON, or equivalent)
• Behavioral health nursing experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting
• BSN required; MSN or specialty certification preferred
• Strong strategic, operational, and interpersonal skills

• 6+ years of RN experience (10+ preferred)
• 3+ years of progressive nursing leadership
• 2+ years of inpatient behavioral health RN experience

Take the next step in your leadership journey and help shape the future of behavioral health care in Southern Arizona. Apply today and make an impact that truly matters.

We’re committed to inclusion and equity. Acadia Healthcare is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an environment where every team member feels valued and supported.

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.

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