Acadia Healthcare
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Riverplace Behavioral Health, located in LaPlace, Louisiana, seeks an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead our freestanding, 104-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital.
Overview Riverplace Behavioral Health is a joint venture between Ochsner Health, Louisiana’s largest nonprofit academic health care system, and Acadia Healthcare, the nation’s leading provider of behavioral health services. The hospital offers a full continuum of care, including acute inpatient services, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). The CEO will lead a vital community resource dedicated to delivering high-quality behavioral health care to adults and seniors across the region.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package including performance-based incentives
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match through Acadia Healthcare
Equity/stock-based incentive awards for long-term financial growth
Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days
Executive onboarding and support, leveraging Acadia’s national infrastructure
Growth opportunities within Acadia’s expansive network of 250+ behavioral health facilities
Who We’re Looking For
Lead all facets of hospital operations—clinical, financial, and administrative—with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence
Cultivate a strong and compassionate leadership team that prioritizes patient safety, staff engagement, and service delivery
Serve as a liaison between Ochsner and Acadia leadership, aligning hospital initiatives with broader system goals
Engage the local community and stakeholders to enhance awareness, strengthen referral relationships, and build lasting trust
Ideal Candidates Will Bring
Prior executive leadership experience in a behavioral health or acute care setting
Deep understanding of healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, and behavioral health trends
A passion for expanding access to behavioral health services and improving outcomes for underserved populations
Job Duties / Responsibilities
Be instrumental in developing a culture that emphasizes high quality care and patient safety.
Manage day-to-day operations and staff so that the facility achieves its objectives in key performance areas including effective patient care outcomes, appropriate fiscal management, maintenance of licensure, accreditation and other regulatory criteria, implementation of focused business development processes, medical staff compliance, and more.
Organize the day‑to‑day management and operation of the facility through departmentalization, delegation, and alignment of responsibilities to meet patient care and business objectives.
Create and maintain a network of local constituency groups to include government agencies, local businesses, affiliate health providers, and the surrounding community.
Appraise leadership team performance, assess competencies, and provide coaching/corrective action.
Ensure participation of staff in facility/program-wide in‑service and continuing education programs.
Recruit allied health professionals and psychiatrists to increase scope of service offerings.
Effectively work with corporate contracting team to manage and direct contract negotiations and compliance.
Lead development of continuum of care to include comprehensive outpatient services and community-based programs.
Serve as the final authority for resolution of staff performance concerns and performance improvement activities.
Routinely attend and chair periodic meetings with governing body, medical staff, executive management team, and other departments.
Abide by all company policies and procedures and operate with the highest personal integrity and professionalism.
Stay current in national healthcare initiatives through participation in organizations such as NAPHS and relevant state associations.
Maintain an effective survey readiness plan and adhere to corporate compliance program.
Lead accurate governing board reporting and quarterly calls.
Guarantee prompt, thorough follow‑up of patient safety issues and prohibit high‑risk areas.
Ensure support for QAPI activities and demonstrate high-level leadership skills.
Assist in developing and implementing long‑range goals and annual objectives.
Identify critical issues and maintain understanding of marketplace forces.
Manage performance of the organization to budget and financial goals; practice financial acumen.
Support the executive team to achieve the mission and vision of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Enhance the reputation of the organization within the community regarding mental health, addiction, treatment and recovery.
Earn trust and establish credibility among leadership and staff; be visible within the hospital.
Ensure the facility is financially sound with a positive operating margin.
Increase occupancy, payer mix, and customer satisfaction.
Shift culture toward innovation, revenue diversification, and virtual programs.
Promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusiveness, transparency, and collaboration.
Continuously improve performance, quality, and service excellence.
Refine strategy to position the organization as a national voice for mental health and addiction treatment.
Education / Certification
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Marketing, Clinical Discipline, or related discipline required; Master’s degree preferred.
Knowledge and Work Experience
Minimum of 3‑5 years in senior leadership or CEO role in behavioral health, acute care, and/or managed care.
Demonstrated knowledge of facility administration and clinical operations; experience turning around an organization.
Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects within inflexible timeframes and adapt to priority changes.
Initiative‑taking, self‑directed, with effective communication and problem‑solving skills.
Professional handling of proprietary data with confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels; self‑motivated with strong organization and attention to detail.
Knowledge of state/federal laws governing mental health and addiction treatment; proficiency in CMS, Joint Commission, AHCA, DCS, HIPAA, 42 CFR.
Experience leading licensure, accreditation, and compliance efforts.
Capable of working within established policies and procedures.
Transformational leader, ideally with Hospital Administrator experience.
Strong financial acumen and business orientation.
History of building high‑performing teams and succession planning.
English sufficient for instructions and communication.
Personal Characteristics
Uncompromising passion for mission; empathy toward those in crisis or with mental health/substance use disorders.
Authentic, honest, with steadfast integrity, decisive, and accountable.
Visible, inspiring leader; servant‑leader with humility and collaboration skills.
Visionary, innovative; leverages technology to advance mission.
Engaged leader; courageous; makes complex decisions for organization’s best interest.
Exceptional communicator with high emotional intelligence.
Promotes culture of accountability.
Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
Highly strategic with strong execution skills; directs crisis and inpatient behavioral health services.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Business Development and Sales
Industry Mental Health Care
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Overview Riverplace Behavioral Health is a joint venture between Ochsner Health, Louisiana’s largest nonprofit academic health care system, and Acadia Healthcare, the nation’s leading provider of behavioral health services. The hospital offers a full continuum of care, including acute inpatient services, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). The CEO will lead a vital community resource dedicated to delivering high-quality behavioral health care to adults and seniors across the region.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package including performance-based incentives
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match through Acadia Healthcare
Equity/stock-based incentive awards for long-term financial growth
Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days
Executive onboarding and support, leveraging Acadia’s national infrastructure
Growth opportunities within Acadia’s expansive network of 250+ behavioral health facilities
Who We’re Looking For
Lead all facets of hospital operations—clinical, financial, and administrative—with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence
Cultivate a strong and compassionate leadership team that prioritizes patient safety, staff engagement, and service delivery
Serve as a liaison between Ochsner and Acadia leadership, aligning hospital initiatives with broader system goals
Engage the local community and stakeholders to enhance awareness, strengthen referral relationships, and build lasting trust
Ideal Candidates Will Bring
Prior executive leadership experience in a behavioral health or acute care setting
Deep understanding of healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, and behavioral health trends
A passion for expanding access to behavioral health services and improving outcomes for underserved populations
Job Duties / Responsibilities
Be instrumental in developing a culture that emphasizes high quality care and patient safety.
Manage day-to-day operations and staff so that the facility achieves its objectives in key performance areas including effective patient care outcomes, appropriate fiscal management, maintenance of licensure, accreditation and other regulatory criteria, implementation of focused business development processes, medical staff compliance, and more.
Organize the day‑to‑day management and operation of the facility through departmentalization, delegation, and alignment of responsibilities to meet patient care and business objectives.
Create and maintain a network of local constituency groups to include government agencies, local businesses, affiliate health providers, and the surrounding community.
Appraise leadership team performance, assess competencies, and provide coaching/corrective action.
Ensure participation of staff in facility/program-wide in‑service and continuing education programs.
Recruit allied health professionals and psychiatrists to increase scope of service offerings.
Effectively work with corporate contracting team to manage and direct contract negotiations and compliance.
Lead development of continuum of care to include comprehensive outpatient services and community-based programs.
Serve as the final authority for resolution of staff performance concerns and performance improvement activities.
Routinely attend and chair periodic meetings with governing body, medical staff, executive management team, and other departments.
Abide by all company policies and procedures and operate with the highest personal integrity and professionalism.
Stay current in national healthcare initiatives through participation in organizations such as NAPHS and relevant state associations.
Maintain an effective survey readiness plan and adhere to corporate compliance program.
Lead accurate governing board reporting and quarterly calls.
Guarantee prompt, thorough follow‑up of patient safety issues and prohibit high‑risk areas.
Ensure support for QAPI activities and demonstrate high-level leadership skills.
Assist in developing and implementing long‑range goals and annual objectives.
Identify critical issues and maintain understanding of marketplace forces.
Manage performance of the organization to budget and financial goals; practice financial acumen.
Support the executive team to achieve the mission and vision of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Enhance the reputation of the organization within the community regarding mental health, addiction, treatment and recovery.
Earn trust and establish credibility among leadership and staff; be visible within the hospital.
Ensure the facility is financially sound with a positive operating margin.
Increase occupancy, payer mix, and customer satisfaction.
Shift culture toward innovation, revenue diversification, and virtual programs.
Promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusiveness, transparency, and collaboration.
Continuously improve performance, quality, and service excellence.
Refine strategy to position the organization as a national voice for mental health and addiction treatment.
Education / Certification
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Marketing, Clinical Discipline, or related discipline required; Master’s degree preferred.
Knowledge and Work Experience
Minimum of 3‑5 years in senior leadership or CEO role in behavioral health, acute care, and/or managed care.
Demonstrated knowledge of facility administration and clinical operations; experience turning around an organization.
Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects within inflexible timeframes and adapt to priority changes.
Initiative‑taking, self‑directed, with effective communication and problem‑solving skills.
Professional handling of proprietary data with confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels; self‑motivated with strong organization and attention to detail.
Knowledge of state/federal laws governing mental health and addiction treatment; proficiency in CMS, Joint Commission, AHCA, DCS, HIPAA, 42 CFR.
Experience leading licensure, accreditation, and compliance efforts.
Capable of working within established policies and procedures.
Transformational leader, ideally with Hospital Administrator experience.
Strong financial acumen and business orientation.
History of building high‑performing teams and succession planning.
English sufficient for instructions and communication.
Personal Characteristics
Uncompromising passion for mission; empathy toward those in crisis or with mental health/substance use disorders.
Authentic, honest, with steadfast integrity, decisive, and accountable.
Visible, inspiring leader; servant‑leader with humility and collaboration skills.
Visionary, innovative; leverages technology to advance mission.
Engaged leader; courageous; makes complex decisions for organization’s best interest.
Exceptional communicator with high emotional intelligence.
Promotes culture of accountability.
Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
Highly strategic with strong execution skills; directs crisis and inpatient behavioral health services.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Business Development and Sales
Industry Mental Health Care
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