Chief Nursing Officer; CNO Behavioral Health

Position Overview

Were hiring a Chief Nursing Officer to lead clinical operations in a dedicated behavioral health setting, ensuring safe, high-quality psychiatric care across all inpatient services. This executive role is ideal for a seasoned nursing leader with deep roots in behavioral health and a proven ability to guide teams, align strategy with care, and maintain regulatory excellence. If you're ready to drive change and lead with purpose, this opportunity offers the platform to do both.

At Tap Healthcare, we place executive nurse leaders where their impact is real for patients, staff, and systems of care.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Louisiana

• Bachelors degree in Nursing or commensurate experience required

• Masters degree in Nursing or Mental Health Nursing strongly preferred

• Minimum of six years of RN experience (ten or more years preferred)

• At least two years of experience as an RN in an inpatient psychiatric setting

• Minimum of three years of progressive nursing leadership or administrative experience

• Prior experience as a CNO or Director of Nursing strongly preferred

• Leadership experience in a freestanding psychiatric hospital strongly preferred

Full-time

At Tap Healthcare, we believe leadership is about more than titles its about transformation. That's why we connect executive-level nurses with roles that elevate care, inspire teams, and drive measurable change. When you're ready to lead behavioral health at a system level, Tap is here to support your next step.