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Hickory Recovery

Chief Executive Officer

Cambridge, OH · On-site

$120K - $200K/yr

Current experience as a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in a behavioral health setting or * Executive leadership experience directing a large acute care facility with a significant behavioral health or ...

Ford's Hometown Services

Director of Behavioral Health The Medical Directors function collaboratively to provide clinical ... The CEO serves as the administrative supervisor of all leadership positions and works ...

Socket.dev

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Gorham, NH · On-site

Director of Behavioral Health The Medical Directors function collaboratively to provide clinical ... The CEO serves as the administrative supervisor of all leadership positions and works ...

Family Health Services

We also offer behavioral health and primary care at several local schools in hopes of eliminating ... Directors, HRSA, and applicable state, local and federal laws, regulations and guidelines. The ...

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Chief Executive Officer BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Wesley Chapel, FL • Remote

Ambition 24Hours Inc
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$200K - $220K/yr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) – BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

JOB OVERVIEW
Seeking an accomplished Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide strategic, operational, financial, and clinical leadership for a behavioral health organization. The CEO will be responsible for overall organizational performance, quality outcomes, compliance, growth initiatives, physician relations, staff development, and financial success.

POSITION DETAILS
  • Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Industry: Behavioral Health / Mental Health Services
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Work Arrangement: Onsite
  • Executive Leadership Role
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
  • Base Salary: $200,000 - $220,000 annually
  • Performance-Based Bonus Eligible
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Relocation Assistance Available
  • Interview Travel Reimbursement Available
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead overall organizational strategy, operations, and performance
  • Develop and implement strategic business plans and growth initiatives
  • Oversee financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and revenue optimization
  • Ensure regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and licensure standards
  • Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
  • Recruit, develop, and retain executive, clinical, and operational leadership
  • Build and strengthen relationships with healthcare partners, referral sources, and community stakeholders
  • Manage payer relationships, contract negotiations, and reimbursement strategies
  • Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, operational excellence, and high-quality patient care
  • Provide leadership to executive management, clinical leadership, and medical staff
REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor’s Degree required; Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Clinical, Marketing, or related discipline preferred
  • MBA, MHA, or related advanced degree preferred
  • Minimum 5-7 years of executive healthcare leadership experience
  • Previous CEO, COO, Hospital Administrator, or equivalent senior leadership experience required
  • Behavioral health, psychiatric hospital, acute care, or managed care leadership experience required
  • Strong knowledge of hospital operations, business development, compliance, accreditation, and financial management
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
  • Behavioral Health Hospital Leadership Experience
  • Joint Commission (JCAHO) Survey Experience
  • Financial Management and P&L Responsibility
  • Talent Recruitment, Development, and Retention
  • Marketing and Community Engagement
  • Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Leadership
  • Behavioral Health Startup or Expansion Experience
  • Joint Venture Experience
  • Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance Oversight