Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) About the Company Industry leading provider of behavioral healthcare services IndustryHospital & Health Care TypePublic Company Founded2005 Employees10,001+ Categories Health & WellnessHealth CareHealthcareHospitals & ClinicsBiotechnology Specialties mental healtheating disorderssubstance abusedual diagnosis / co-occurringdevelopmental disorderstrauma / ptsdmethadone & suboxone maintenanceand behavioral healthbehavioral health and mental health About the Role The Company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of a behavioral health facility. The CEO will oversee patient care quality, financial performance, staff development, business growth, and ongoing licensure, accreditation, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include developing operating budgets and strategic plans with the governing body, strengthening community and provider relationships, recruiting clinical professionals, and expanding outpatient and community-based services. The CEO will also guide leadership performance, oversee payer and other contract relationships, and ensure effective patient safety, quality improvement, and survey-readiness processes. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, public health, marketing, a clinical discipline, or a related field; an MBA or MHA is preferred. A minimum of three to five years of senior leadership experience in behavioral health, acute care, or managed care—or successful completion of a CEO training program—is required. Applicants should bring behavioral health hospital leadership experience and a strong record in operational and financial management, business development, talent recruitment and retention, and regulatory compliance. Experience with accreditation surveys, facility start-ups or expansions, and joint ventures is valued, along with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Functions CEO/President