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Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Crestwyn Behavioral Health
Memphis, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/20/2026
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Crestwyn Behavioral Health

Memphis, TN | Relocation Assistance Available

This is more than a Chief Nursing Officer role. It's an opportunity to shape the future of behavioral healthcare at one of Tennessee's leading behavioral health hospitals.

If you're a nursing executive who thrives on developing high-performing teams, advancing clinical excellence, and influencing organizational strategy, we invite you to join Crestwyn Behavioral Health as our next Chief Nursing Officer.

Crestwyn Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced, strategic nursing leader to join our Executive Leadership Team. As Chief Nursing Officer, you'll partner directly with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive exceptional patient care, strengthen nursing culture, develop future leaders, and help guide the long-term success of the organization. If you're passionate about behavioral health, patient outcomes, and empowering clinical teams, we'd love to connect with you.

About Crestwyn Behavioral Health

Located in Memphis, Tennessee, Crestwyn Behavioral Health is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Through a comprehensive continuum of care that includes inpatient treatment and outpatient programming, our team is committed to helping patients achieve lasting recovery, stability, and wellness.

As part of Acadia Healthcare, the nation's largest stand-alone behavioral healthcare provider, you'll benefit from extensive leadership resources, operational support, and career advancement opportunities while maintaining a meaningful impact at the local hospital level.

Why Senior Nursing Leaders Choose Acadia

As Chief Nursing Officer, You'll Have

  • A true seat at the executive leadership table
  • Direct partnership with the CEO, Medical Director, and senior leadership team
  • The ability to influence hospital-wide clinical and strategic decisions
  • The autonomy to build, mentor, and develop a high-performing nursing organization
  • Access to corporate nursing leadership and executive mentorship
  • Opportunities for career growth throughout Acadia's nationwide network
  • This is a leadership role where your expertise, vision, and voice can directly shape patient care, employee engagement, and organizational success.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

  • Executive Support & Leadership Development
  • Executive mentorship from experienced corporate nursing leaders
  • Access to industry-leading leadership development programs
  • Exposure to behavioral healthcare best practices from across the Acadia network
  • Opportunities to participate in strategic initiatives at both the facility and corporate levels

Career Growth

Whether your long-term goal is to expand your impact as a CNO or pursue opportunities in corporate nursing leadership, operations, or executive healthcare leadership, we are committed to investing in your professional development.

Comprehensive Rewards

  • Relocation Assistance and/or Sign-On Bonus
  • Competitive Executive Compensation Package
  • 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 Benefits

Your Impact

As Chief Nursing Officer, you will serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and provide strategic oversight for all nursing services across the hospital.

  • Drive nursing strategy, clinical excellence, and operational performance
  • Build, mentor, and develop high-performing nursing leaders and teams
  • Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, state, and regulatory requirements
  • Lead workforce planning, staffing strategies, and nursing resource management
  • Partner with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes
  • Monitor quality indicators and champion continuous improvement initiatives
  • Influence executive decision-making, organizational strategy, and long-term planning
  • Foster a culture of accountability, compassion, safety, and patient-centered care

The Leader We're Looking For

You May Be The Ideal Fit If You

  • Inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams
  • Lead with both accountability and empathy
  • Balance strategic vision with operational excellence
  • Thrive in fast-paced healthcare environments
  • Build trust and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
  • Are passionate about behavioral health and exceptional patient care
  • View leadership as an opportunity to develop others and create meaningful organizational change
  • Active RN License (TN 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.

Ready to Lead Change?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, elevate nursing practice, and help shape the future of behavioral healthcare, we invite you to apply for this exciting executive leadership opportunity at Crestwyn Behavioral Health. Join a team committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and improving the lives of those we serve.

We're Committed to Inclusion and Equity

Crestwyn Behavioral Health is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Your Time Matters to Us

We appreciate your interest in Crestwyn Behavioral Health and the time you've invested in applying. Every application is carefully reviewed, and while only candidates whose qualifications most closely align with our needs may be contacted, we thank all applicants for considering us as part of their professional journey.

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