Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Behavioral Health Hospital

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Behavioral Health Hospital

Multiple Locations | Onsite Leadership Role
$200K–$220K Base + Bonus + Relocation

Lead. Transform. Scale Impact in Behavioral Health.

A nationally backed, high-growth behavioral health organization is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a hospital delivering critical mental health services across acute and residential care settings.

This is a high-visibility, full P&L leadership role where you will directly shape patient outcomes, drive financial performance, and build a high-performing clinical and operational culture.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Full operational ownership of a behavioral health hospital

• Direct influence on clinical quality, regulatory excellence, and financial performance

• Opportunity to lead expansion, service line growth, and community impact initiatives

• Backed by a sophisticated enterprise platform with strong growth trajectory

What You'll Own:

• End-to-end hospital operations (clinical, financial, regulatory)

• Census growth, EBITDA performance, and payer strategy

• Joint Commission (JCAHO) readiness and compliance excellence

• Recruitment and retention of top clinical and leadership talent

• Community partnerships and referral pipeline development

• Culture building: accountability, engagement, and high performance

What We're Looking For:

• CEO or senior executive leadership experience in behavioral health hospitals

• Proven success with JCAHO surveys, compliance, and accreditation

• Strong financial acumen (P&L ownership, payer negotiations, growth strategy)

• Experience across acute + residential (RTC) settings strongly preferred

• Track record of team building, physician recruitment, and culture transformation

• Visible, hands-on leadership style with high emotional intelligence

The Impact You'll Make:

• Drive sustained census growth and profitability

• Achieve top-tier regulatory and quality outcomes

• Build and retain an A-player leadership team

• Expand access to care through community and service line growth

Why Partner with NWTS:

Northwest Talent Solutions delivers precision-matched executive talent—not volume.

• Executive-Level Targeting: We engage proven CEOs and operators in behavioral health—not adjacent profiles

• AI-Enabled Talent Intelligence: We leverage advanced sourcing, market mapping, and signal-based screening to identify high-probability performers

• Deep Vetting: Candidates are screened for outcomes—EBITDA growth, survey success, talent retention, and operational leadership

• Speed + Quality: Curated, ready-to-interview leaders—fast

Ready to Lead at the Highest Level?

If you are a results-driven, mission-oriented executive ready to lead a behavioral health hospital with full ownership and impact—we want to connect.

Apply or Inquire Confidentially

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