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Springfield, MO · On-site

$200K - $220K/yr

Chief Executive Officer - Behavioral Health HospitalOverview A well-established behavioral health hospital in the Midwest market is seeking an accomplished Chief Executive Officer to lead overall ...

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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

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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