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The Therapist provides clinical social work services on a designated unit in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Southeast Behavioral Health. The Therapist is responsible for ...

The Therapist provides clinical social work services on a designated unit in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Southeast Behavioral Health. The Therapist is responsible for ...

MENTAL HEALTH TECH - Days

Cape Girardeau, MO · On-site

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

Responsibilities Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected ... Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to begin offering a full continuum of inpatient and ...

MENTAL HEALTH TECH - Nights

Cape Girardeau, MO · On-site

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

Responsibilities Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected ... Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient ...

MENTAL HEALTH TECH - Days

Cape Girardeau, MO · On-site

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

Responsibilities Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected ... Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to begin offering a full continuum of inpatient and ...

MENTAL HEALTH TECH - Days

Cape Girardeau, MO

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

Responsibilities Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected ... Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient ...

MENTAL HEALTH TECH - Nights

Cape Girardeau, MO

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

Responsibilities Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected ... Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to begin offering a full continuum of inpatient and ...

MENTAL HEALTH TECH - Nights

Cape Girardeau, MO · On-site

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

Responsibilities Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected ... Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient ...

MENTAL HEALTH TECH - Nights

Cape Girardeau, MO

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

Responsibilities Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected ... Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient ...

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How much do southeast behavioral health jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for southeast behavioral health in the United States is $27.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $33.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Behavioral Health Specialist at Southeast Behavioral Health, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Behavioral Health Specialist, you generally need a background in psychology, social work, or counseling, often supported by a relevant degree and state licensure. Familiarity with electronic health records, case management software, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities is typical. Strong communication, empathy, and crisis intervention skills help professionals build trust and effectively support clients. These abilities are crucial for delivering quality mental health services, ensuring compliance, and fostering positive outcomes for individuals and communities.

What are the typical team dynamics and collaboration opportunities for professionals at Southeast Behavioral Health?

At Southeast Behavioral Health, professionals often work in multidisciplinary teams that include therapists, case managers, medical staff, and support personnel. Collaboration is key, with regular team meetings to discuss client progress, share insights, and coordinate care plans. This environment fosters strong communication skills and offers opportunities to learn from colleagues in different specialties, which can be especially valuable for professional development and growth within the organization.

What is Southeast Behavioral Health?

Southeast Behavioral Health is a healthcare organization that provides a range of mental health and substance abuse services. Their programs often include counseling, psychiatric care, crisis intervention, and community support for individuals and families. Southeast Behavioral Health aims to help people manage mental health challenges, improve quality of life, and achieve recovery in a supportive environment. They typically serve diverse populations and may offer both outpatient and residential treatment options.

What is the difference between Southeast Behavioral Health vs Mental Health Technician?

AspectSoutheast Behavioral HealthMental Health Technician
CredentialsVaries by role, often requires relevant certifications or licensesTypically requires a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles may need certification
Work EnvironmentInpatient and outpatient mental health facilities, community clinicsHospitals, mental health facilities, residential treatment centers
Employer & Industry UsageBehavioral health agencies, hospitals, clinicsHospitals, mental health clinics, residential programs
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

While Southeast Behavioral Health refers to a healthcare organization providing mental health services, a Mental Health Technician is a specific role within such organizations, focusing on patient care and support. The technician role often requires specific certifications and involves direct patient interaction, working in similar environments as Southeast Behavioral Health facilities.

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Infographic showing various Southeast Behavioral Health job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $56,657 per year, or $27.2 per hour.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Southeast Behavioral Health

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Southeast Behavioral Health

UHS

Cape Girardeau, MO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Universal Health Services rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 246 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

448th of 864 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Responsibilities

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

 

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Southeast Behavioral Hospital

Southeast Behavioral Hospital is a 68,000-square-foot facility in Cape Girardeau, Missouri featuring 102 patient beds as well as a wing designated for outpatient services. This location currently provides inpatient services for adults experiencing a severe mental health crisis and, when fully operational, will offer the same services for adolescent and geriatric patients, as well as a robust outpatient program for partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services. The programming at this facility is holistic in nature and utilizes a multidisciplinary approach focused on crisis intervention and stabilization, personalized treatment, aftercare planning and family involvement for a successful return to the community. Southeast Behavioral Hospital | Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Southeast Behavioral Hospital is currently seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO).  This Behavioral Health Executive will have a proven record of accomplishment providing services in a for-profit Behavioral Health Hospital/Residential Treatment Program or has managed a large Psychiatric/Behavioral Health department within a large Acute care Hospital. Candidates must show a strong employment history with progressive growth throughout their career. The ideal Chief Executive Officer (CEO) candidate will be responsible for directing the day-to-day operations, managing and developing staff, assuring high quality care, sound fiscal operations, maintaining a strong referral base and compliance with Joint Commission and CMS regulations while continually monitoring the facility’s services and delivery systems.

 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organizations mission, vision and values.
  • Operational management of clinical and non-clinical departments including but not limited to: Nursing, Admissions, Business Development, Process Improvement, Finance, Clinical Services, Regulatory Affairs that effectively drive patient care outcomes
  • Ensure hospital quality metrics are achieved through sound clinical processes following accreditation and regulatory agency guidelines.
  • Recruit physicians and staff in targeted specialty areas, coordinate medical staff participation in new hospital ventures and targets, develop new areas of medical care to offer at the hospital.
  • Supervise the development of more comprehensive outpatient care and ambulatory programs. Develop positive relationships with local industry, local government, potential key health care providers, and the public.
  • Ensure the timely submission of month-end financial and operational reviews, contribute to the development of and participation in corporate-wide strategic planning efforts.
  • Communicate circumstances and events of operations to supervisor and other appropriate people to keep all apprised.
  • Achieve budgeted financial objectives.
  • Effectively manage contract negotiations and compliance with the commercial payor community.
  • Increase revenues and income before inter-company allocations, maintain or decrease the effective bad debt rate, achieve the margin percentage, and implement operating cost controls in the areas of staffing, supplies, purchased services, etc.
  • Focus on census building efforts and strategic planning.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree is preferred
  • Currently working as a behavioral executive, i.e. CEO at a Behavioral Health facility or as a Director of a large acute care facility with a large multi-unit psych department.
  • A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
  • An advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.
  • Working knowledge of operations and financial management and marketing methods.
  • Ability to travel a minimum of 10% of the time.

 

This opportunity offers the following:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Relocation benefits
  • Bonus opportunity

   

UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.  We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree is preferred
  • Currently working as a behavioral executive, i.e. CEO at a Behavioral Health facility or as a Director of a large acute care facility with a large multi-unit psych department.
  • A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
  • An advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.
  • Working knowledge of operations and financial management and marketing methods.
  • Ability to travel a minimum of 10% of the time.

 

This opportunity offers the following:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Relocation benefits
  • Bonus opportunity

   

UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.  We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

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Universal Health Services (UHS) is a major player in the healthcare industry, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Founded in 1978, UHS offers hospital and healthcare services. Their diverse services range from acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. The company's mission of enhancing the health and well-being of their patients is reflected in their commitment to 'Helping Individuals Live Longer, Healthier and Happier Lives'. Universal Health Services' consistent growth and success in their industry have been recognized on numerous occasions, including being ranked amongst the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

King of Prussia, PA, US