Behavioral Health CEO: Lead Growth, Quality & Impact

Acadia Healthcare; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

TrustPoint Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN, seeks a seasoned behavioral health CEO to lead a 217‑bed facility serving diverse age groups, including IDD programs. You will provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across the full continuum of care, guiding growth, quality, and regulatory excellence.

The role requires a hands‑on leader focused on patient safety, collaboration with medical staff, and strong partnerships with payors and community partners.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience operating an acute psychiatric or behavioral health hospital is required; prior CEO experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Marketing, or a related field; MBA or MHA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall operation and performance of the hospital, aligning strategy with Acadia’s mission and values.
• Develop and execute strategic business plans, capital plans, and operating budgets in partnership with the governing body and medical staff.
• Leverage local market expertise to drive sustainable growth, access, and service line expansion.
• Identify opportunities to enhance performance through innovation, analytics, and operational efficiency.
• Deliver census growth and EBITDA targets.
• Oversee fiscal management, payer contracting, and revenue optimization strategies.
• Ensure disciplined execution across all operational priorities, balancing short‑term results with long‑term sustainability.
• Maintain compliance with licensure, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high‑performing leadership team and clinical workforce.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Marketing, or a related field

MBA or MHA strongly preferred

Job description

TrustPoint Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN, seeks a seasoned behavioral health CEO to lead a 217‑bed facility serving diverse age groups, including IDD programs. You will provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across the full continuum of care, guiding growth, quality, and regulatory excellence.

The role requires a hands‑on leader focused on patient safety, collaboration with medical staff, and strong partnerships with payors and community partners.