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Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$43.34 - $65.02/hr

Chief Behavioral Health Officer Supervises: Graduate Students of Psychology, if applicable PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Conduct psychological evaluations including a. Interviews b. Collateral ...

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How much do chief behavioral officer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief behavioral officer in the United States is $124,409.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Chief Behavioral Officer vs Chief People Officer?

AspectChief Behavioral OfficerChief People Officer
Primary FocusBehavioral strategies, organizational culture, employee well-beingHuman resources, talent management, employee relations
Required CredentialsPsychology, behavioral science, or related certificationsHuman resources, business administration, or related degrees
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership in organizational developmentHR departments, executive leadership teams
Industry UsageUsed across industries focusing on organizational behavior

The Chief Behavioral Officer primarily focuses on shaping organizational culture and employee behavior through behavioral science, while the Chief People Officer manages overall human resources and talent strategies. Both roles require leadership skills and understanding of organizational dynamics but differ in their core responsibilities and focus areas.

How does a Chief Behavioral Officer typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

A Chief Behavioral Officer (CBO) works closely with teams across departments such as HR, marketing, product development, and executive leadership. Their role involves integrating behavioral science principles into organizational strategies, ensuring that initiatives align with both employee and customer behavior insights. CBOs often lead cross-functional workshops, advise on change management, and help design interventions that improve workplace culture or customer engagement. Effective collaboration requires strong communication skills and the ability to translate scientific findings into actionable business solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Chief Behavioral Officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chief Behavioral Officer, you need expertise in behavioral science, organizational psychology, and strategic leadership, typically supported by an advanced degree in psychology or a related field. Familiarity with data analytics platforms, behavioral assessment tools, and employee engagement systems is essential. Exceptional communication, influence, and change management skills help drive organizational culture and stakeholder alignment. These competencies are vital for designing effective behavioral interventions that positively impact business performance and employee well-being.

What are Chief Behavioral Officers?

Chief Behavioral Officers (CBOs) are senior executives responsible for applying behavioral science insights to an organization's strategies, products, and policies. Their role is to understand and influence human behavior, both within the company and among customers, to drive better outcomes such as improved employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and decision-making. CBOs often collaborate with leadership across departments to design interventions and create environments that promote positive behaviors. They use research, data analysis, and psychological principles to identify challenges and implement evidence-based solutions. This position is increasingly valued in organizations aiming to leverage human behavior for competitive advantage.
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Infographic showing various Chief Behavioral Officer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,409 per year, or $59.8 per hour.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Tower Behavioral Health

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Tower Behavioral Health

Tower Behavioral Health

Reading, PA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Overview

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Tower Behavioral Health

Nestled on a picturesque 83-acre campus, Tower Behavioral Health boasts a cutting-edge 181-bed inpatient facility, complemented by various levels of outpatient services. Tower Behavioral Health provides clinically excellent care for adolescents ages 14-17 and adults age 18 and older who are living with primary mental health concerns and co-occurring addiction.

We are looking to hire a facility Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Tower Behavioral Health. The CFO is an integral part of the senior leadership team and expected to participate in the financial and functional decision-making processes necessary for the successful attainment of the facility's operational and financial goals. The Facility CFO has responsibility and is accountable for overall financial operations and all aspects of the day-to-day fiscal management of the facility.   

This Opportunity offers the following:

  • Competitive compensation with industry leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match to support your financial future
  • Stock-based awards, giving you a stake in Acadia's success
  • Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays
  • Professional development & leadership training to sharpen your skills
  • Career mobility within Acadia's nationwide network of 250+ facilities
Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as CFO:

  • Ensures that monthly financial statements are completed timely and accurately.
  • Ensures that all balance sheet accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and in compliance with company policies and standards and that any outstanding variances are identified and corrected timely.
  • Prepares corporate required reports (including the Monthly Operating Report, Monthly Certifications, Corporate Disclosures, Forecasts) timely and accurately.
  • Ensures all accounting and business office policies and required internal controls are in place to facilitate a clean audit with no material audit adjustments or deficiencies found.  Ensures that all approval processes are in place.
  • Directs the operations of the Revenue Cycle to ensure that accounts receivable is collected timely and uncompensated care is kept to a minimum. Strives to achieve goals for cash collections and AR days and to reduce bad debt and denials. Routinely reviews revenue cycle metrics to proactively identify and address issues affecting overall performance.
  • Is actively involved in ensuring Front End Revenue Cycle processes are in place including ensuring the insurance verification is completed on 100% of patients, working with the Financial Counselor to ensure proper determination of patient portions and approval of any discounts or charity and proper logging of upfront collections.
  • Maintains a thorough working knowledge of federal, state and managed care reimbursement methodologies to ensure that facility is paid accurately, and revenue deductions are recorded accurately.  Facilitates preparation of any required cost reports.
  • Supervises Accounting, Patient Accounting, Health Information Management, Materials Management and other departments assigned by the CEO.  These departments may include, but are not limited to, Health Information Management, Materials Management, and Human Resources.  Ensures department is adequately staffed and trained.
  • Ensures compliance with Group Purchasing contract and monitors purchases to ensure supply costs are kept to budgeted levels.
  • Prepares annual operating budget and participates in the annual strategic planning process which serves as a basis for the budget.  Provides ongoing analysis of variances from budget and assists the CEO in implementing changes needed to achieve budget goals.
  • Prepares annual capital budgets and Capital Equipment Requests.  Ensures assets and related depreciation is recorded accurately and in compliance with company policies.
Qualifications

CFO Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or business-related field with major in Accounting.
  • Minimum 3 years successful CFO experience in a healthcare setting desired.
  • Previous Behavioral healthcare experience highly preferred.
  • Previous experience with a proprietary healthcare system highly preferred.
  • CPA or Master's degree a plus.
  • Proven financial analysis skills.
  • Experience working with information technology and proficiency with software packages including Excel and Word.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to think strategically and solve problems.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with facility staff, physicians and corporate staff.
  • Ability to lead with a high degree of emotional intelligence and ethics.

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