Chief Executive Officer

• Collaborate with the governing body to develop annual operating budgets, capital budgets, and strategic business plans.
• Ensure medical staff participation in strategic and operational planning in coordination with the Medical Director.
• Lead the implementation and achievement of the hospital's strategic objectives.
• Prepare accurate governing board reports and participate in quarterly governance calls.
• Attend and chair meetings involving the governing body, medical staff, executive management, and other departments as appropriate.

• Direct day-to-day hospital operations and align departmental responsibilities with organizational goals.
• Ensure effective patient care outcomes and appropriate clinical operations.
• Establish clear accountability and performance expectations for department leaders.
• Coordinate resources and staffing to support patient care and operational requirements.
• Oversee performance improvement activities and resolve staff performance concerns.
• Ensure timely follow-up of patient safety incidents, system-level issues, and identified high-risk areas.

• Oversee hospital financial performance, fiscal management, and budget execution.
• Drive census, EBITDA, revenue growth, and operational efficiency.
• Identify business development opportunities based on local market needs.
• Manage commercial payer contract negotiations, including rates, services, and contract compliance.
• Monitor contract performance and identify opportunities for additional revenue and growth.
• Evaluate technology and analytics solutions that improve operational and financial outcomes.

• Maintain hospital licensure, accreditation, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain continuous survey readiness through comprehensive audits and corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure adherence to organizational compliance policies and procedures.
• Coordinate compliance training and proactively address reported compliance issues.
• Ensure that medical staff and facility operations meet regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous compliance improvement.

• Evaluate the performance and competencies of individual leaders and the leadership team.
• Provide coaching, corrective action, and performance management where appropriate.
• Recruit psychiatrists, allied health professionals, and other qualified staff to expand hospital services.
• Promote staff participation in continuing education and facility-wide training.
• Develop a high-performing workforce with clear accountability and measurable outcomes.
• Support employee retention, leadership development, and succession planning.

• Build relationships with government agencies, local businesses, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
• Strengthen referral networks and community partnerships.
• Lead the development of outpatient services and community-based programs.
• Support marketing initiatives and improve understanding of local healthcare needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to expand access to behavioral healthcare.

• Ensure appropriate staffing, leadership support, and resources for QAPI activities.
• Oversee quality improvement plans and corrective actions.
• Monitor patient satisfaction and treatment outcomes.
• Ensure prompt resolution of patient safety concerns.
• Support consistent adoption of applicable clinical standards and best practices.

• Follow organizational policies and procedures with integrity and professionalism.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information.
• Stay informed about national healthcare initiatives through relevant professional associations, including NAPHS and applicable state hospital associations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

• Comply with organizational policies, procedures, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain constructive working relationships.
• Promote mutual trust, respect, teamwork, and cooperation.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Demonstrate professional judgment and confidentiality in all aspects of hospital administration.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Marketing, a clinical discipline, or a related field.
• The source specifies a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a senior leadership or CEO role in behavioral health, acute care, and/or managed care, or successful completion of a CEO training program.
• Ability to lead licensure, accreditation, and compliance initiatives in a behavioral health facility.
• Strong understanding of hospital administration and clinical operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial management and business development.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects within strict timelines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information professionally.
• English proficiency sufficient to provide and receive instructions.

• MBA or MHA.
• Senior executive leadership experience in a behavioral health or psychiatric hospital.
• Experience in hospital financial management and business development.
• Demonstrated success in accreditation, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement.
• Experience developing community partnerships and referral networks.
• Experience recruiting and retaining clinical and medical professionals.
• Experience expanding hospital services or developing a continuum of care.

Required Skills & Certifications

• Behavioral Health CEO / Hospital Leadership Experience
• JCAHO / Joint Commission Survey Experience
• Financial Management
• Talent Recruitment & Retention
• Marketing & Community Engagement
• Quality Experience in a Behavioral Health Hospital