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Confidential

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Behavioral Health Hospital

Confidential, Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States, 51501

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Behavioral Health Hospital

About the Company

Industry leading provider of behavioral healthcare services

Industry Hospital & Health Care

Type Public Company

Founded 2005

Employees 10,001+

Categories

Health & Wellness Health Care Healthcare Hospitals & Clinics Biotechnology

Specialties

mental health eating disorders substance abuse dual diagnosis / co-occurring developmental disorders trauma / ptsd methadone & suboxone maintenance and behavioral health behavioral health and mental health

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the launch and long-term operations of a new 96-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a culture that prioritizes high-quality care and patient safety, managing day-to-day operations to achieve key performance objectives, and maintaining a deeply partnered relationship with internal and external stakeholders. This role requires a visionary leader with a minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a senior leadership or CEO role within a behavioral health, acute care, or managed care environment, and a proven track record in facility administration and clinical operations. The CEO will be instrumental in creating and maintaining a network of local constituency groups, recruiting allied health professionals, and leading the development of a continuum of care that includes comprehensive outpatient services and community-based programs.

Candidates for the CEO position at the company's new behavioral health hospital should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a Master's degree preferred, and a strong knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing mental health and addiction treatment. The role demands a transformational leader with strong financial acumen, a history of developing high-performing teams, and experience in business development processes. The ideal candidate will be a highly visible and inspiring leader, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and capable of making complex decisions in the best interest of the organization. Personal characteristics should include an uncompromising passion for the mission, authenticity, integrity, and exceptional communication skills. The CEO will also be responsible for ensuring the facility's compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards and for leading the organization in continuous improvement and change management.

Hiring Manager Title Board Chair

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

CEO/President Operations General Management Strategy