Chief Executive Leadership Officer

Confidential; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Oklahoma seeks an accomplished healthcare Executive Leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer, guiding the next growth phase and enhancing community impact in behavioral health. The role drives strategic initiatives across outpatient and inpatient services and strengthens physician and community partnerships.

The ideal candidate has extensive senior leadership experience in a free-standing behavioral health organization, a forward-thinking approach, strong staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or related field.
• Graduate-level degree strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in executive leadership roles.
• Experience leading behavioral health operations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for growth in outpatient and inpatient services.
• Strengthen physician and community partnerships.
• Oversee budget management and regulatory readiness.
• Lead staff with clear, independent leadership style.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Operational excellence

Healthcare leadership

Behavioral health knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, behavioral health, or related discipline

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

A growing behavioral health organization in Oklahoma is seeking an accomplished healthcare Executive Leadership to lead its next phase of growth and community impact as the next Chief Executive Leadership Officer.

The Position

• The incoming Chief Executive Leadership Officer will have the opportunity to drive strategic initiatives, strengthen physician and community partnerships, enhance operational performance, and expand access to behavioral health services. This leader will support and influence strategic decisions that drive growth across both outpatient service lines and inpatient services. Key priorities include growing outpatient services and increasing inpatient census.
• The successful candidate will provide clear direction and guidance to leaders and staff at all levels, helping to ensure organizational stability, operational excellence, and long-term success.
• The ideal candidate will be a seasoned and accomplished healthcare leader with experience leading a free-standing behavioral health organization. This individual will be forward-thinking, highly engaged with staff, and skilled at building collaborative relationships across the organization.
• The successful candidate will possess strong leadership presence, a clear understanding of organizational expectations, and the ability to work independently without the need for extensive oversight or micromanagement.
• The exact location remains confidential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, behavioral health, or a closely related discipline required; graduate-level education (Master’s degree or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated record of increasing leadership responsibility within hospital, behavioral health, or comparable healthcare organizations.
• Candidates should bring approximately seven or more years of management experience, including several years serving in a senior leadership or Executive Leadership capacity.
• Proven experience overseeing behavioral health operations, including quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, workforce development, and budget management.