Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Behavioral Health Hospital

• Executive Leadership: Develop and execute strategic plans, establish organizational goals, and collaborate with the governing body and executive leadership team.
• Hospital Operations: Oversee daily hospital operations, departmental performance, staffing, resource allocation, and operational efficiency.
• Financial Performance: Manage budgets, revenue generation, financial controls, payer relationships, contract negotiations, and overall P&L performance.
• Quality & Compliance: Maintain hospital licensure, accreditation, and regulatory compliance while leading Joint Commission survey readiness, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
• Workforce Development: Recruit, develop, and retain talented clinical and administrative professionals while promoting employee engagement and a positive workplace culture.
• Business Growth: Drive census growth, strengthen referral networks, develop community partnerships, and expand inpatient, outpatient, PHP, IOP, and community-based services.
• Governance & Accountability: Present performance updates to the governing body, oversee compliance initiatives, and ensure alignment with organizational standards and strategic objectives.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, a clinical discipline, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of senior leadership or CEO-level experience in behavioral health, acute care, and/or managed care, or successful completion of a CEO training program, as applicable to the general qualifications.
• Proven experience in behavioral health hospital leadership and operational management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hospital administration, financial management, regulatory compliance, and clinical operations.
• Experience managing senior leaders, multidisciplinary teams, and complex reporting structures.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

• MBA, MHA, or another relevant graduate degree.
• Previous Behavioral Health CEO or hospital executive leadership experience.
• Experience with Joint Commission accreditation and regulatory survey readiness.
• Demonstrated P&L accountability and hospital financial management.
• Success in census growth, referral development, business expansion, and employee retention.
• Experience with behavioral health hospital startups, expansions, or joint ventures.
• Familiarity with inpatient, outpatient, PHP, IOP, and community-based behavioral health programs.
  
  

• Lead the strategic direction and operational performance of a behavioral health hospital.
• Make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and access to mental health services.
• Build and develop a strong, collaborative executive and clinical leadership team.
• Drive sustainable growth, strengthen community partnerships, and expand service offerings.