Associate Chief Nursing Officer- Behavioral Health
Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting — no sign-up to start.
At a glance
Requirements
Credentials this posting asks for.
Job overview
The Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) - Behavioral Health is an executive leader responsible for advancing safety, quality, and operational excellence of nursing across the behavioral health continuum, driving standardization, culture of safety, regulatory compliance, and patient‑centered care while supporting workforce development and recruitment initiatives.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Position Summary
The Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) - Behavioral Health is a key executive leader responsible for strategically advancing the safety, quality, and operational excellence of nursing and clinical practices across the behavioral health continuum. This executive leader drives system-wide standardization of nursing practices, fosters a culture of safety and therapeutic engagement, and ensures regulatory standards and patient-centered care principles are delivered, while aligning with the organization's mission and strategic goals.
The ACNO, Behavioral Health, serves as a key partner in workforce development with a keen focus on recruitment and retention efforts, focused on improving outcomes for patients, staff, and the broader behavioral health community. This role supports system-level Chief Nursing Officer, ensuring consistent implementation of best practices, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in patient care delivery, safety, and service. ACNO drives a culture of clinical excellence, a culture of safety and engagement for employees, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practice while aligning with the organization's mission and strategic goals.
EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Education:
-
Master's degree in nursing (MSN) required, DNP preferred.
-
License/Certification: Current, active, unencumbered RN license required.
-
Certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (e.g., PMH-B), Nurse Executive NE-BC, NEA-BC, or CENP) or equivalent leadership/clinical credentials are strongly preferred.
Experience:
-
Minimum of 7 years of progressive nursing leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a behavioral health position in a senior or corporate-level role.
-
Minimum of 4 years' extensive leadership experience in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing in-patient settings.
-
Demonstrated success in leading quality, safety, and workforce initiatives in a multi-system or system-level environment.
-
Managed Care experience preferred.
-
Union experience is strongly preferred.
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.