Acadia Healthcare is the largest stand-alone provider of behavioral health services in the U.S., leading the industry with a dedication to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. 262 treatment facilities across 39 states and Puerto Rico, offering inpatient, residential, outpatient, detox, and more. Serving approximately 25,500 employees, delivering care to 11,850 beds and treating 75,000+ patients daily.

Our mission is to Lead Care With Light - setting the standard for excellence in mental health and addiction treatment. We’re thought leaders and innovators, creating compassionate, evidence-based programs that drive meaningful outcomes.

Why Join Acadia Healthcare as a CNO?

We offer more than just a leadership role - we offer a mission-driven career with unmatched growth potential and exceptional support from both your hospital and our corporate team.

What’s In It For You?

• Relocation Assistance & Sign-On Bonus – We’ll support your move and welcome you with a generous bonus.
• Professional Growth & Career Pathing – From Nurse Executive to CEO-in-Training, your development is our priority.
• Competitive Salary & Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, vision & more.
• 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.

About Cross Creek Behavioral Health

Located in vibrant Austin, TX, we’re a leading behavioral health facility offering inpatient and outpatient treatment for adults and adolescents facing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and more.

You’ll be joining a strong team, making a difference in lives every day, while helping lead our next chapter of growth.

How will we support you in this role?

Although our hospitals are free-standing and run independently, you have support from Corporate and are never alone. From day one, you will be paired with corporate recruiting to help with recruiting efforts to help bring in the best talent for your facility. You will also be paired with a Corporate Nurse leader to mentor you and support you in this role. For those that want to continue to grow, we also offer a CEO In-Training program if you envision yourself running a hospital one day.

What You’ll Do as CNO

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the nursing department.
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff across all units.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (TJC, CMS, etc.) and survey readiness.
• Manage nursing budget, staffing, recruitment, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with physicians, administration, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor patient outcomes and implement improvements in clinical care delivery.
• Participate in executive decision-making and facility planning.

• Active RN License (Texas 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.

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.

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