Chief Executive Officer – Behavioral Health

NorthITE; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthITe seeks a Chief Executive Officer for a Behavioral Health hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The CEO will oversee daily operations, drive the strategic plan, ensure licensure and accreditation, and coordinate with medical staff and leadership.

Responsibilities include budget development, regulatory compliance, network building with government agencies and community partners, and leading quality improvement initiatives while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• BA required, preferably in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Marketing, Clinical or related discipline; MBA/MHA preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ senior leadership or CEO experience in a behavioral health, acute care, and/or managed care environment.
• Ability to lead licensure, accreditation and compliance efforts in a behavioral health facility.
• Strong working knowledge of financial management and business development processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all organizational levels.
• English sufficient to provide and receive instructions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual operating budgets and strategic business plans.
• Oversee day-to-day hospital operations and staff to meet objectives.
• Ensure licensure, accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Lead network development with government agencies, community partners and payers.
• Direct contract negotiations and revenue-generation activities.
• Lead continuum of care including outpatient and community programs.
• Supervise staff performance and drive quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Staff development

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

BA in Business Administration / Healthcare Administration or related field

MBA / MHA preferred

Tools

JACHO Survey Experience

Talent Recruitment and Retention

Marketing and Community Engagement

Behavioral Health Hospital Start-up / Expansion

Job description

Role: Chief Executive Officer – Behavioral Health

Location: Murfreesboro, TN (100% onsite)

Office Space: Available at the location listed

Job Category: Executive

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The Chief Executive Officer shall serve as the executive officer with day-to-day responsibility for the management and operation of the hospital. The CEO has primary responsibility for the development, implementation, and achievement of the hospital’s strategic business plan in conjunction with routine operations to include: quality of care, staff development, maintenance of licensure and accreditations, financial performance, and continuous performance improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborates with the governing body in the development of hospital-specific annual operating capital budgets and strategic business plans. Assures that the medical staff is involved and provides input into this process through coordination with the office of the Medical Director.
• Manages day-to-day operations and staff so that the hospital achieves its objectives in all of the following key performance areas:
• Appropriate fiscal management
• Maintenance of licensure, accreditation and other regulatory criteria
• Implementation of focused business development processes
• Medical staff compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines
• Organizes the day-to-day management and operation of the hospital through departmentalization, delegation and alignment of responsibilities to meet the facility’s 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.
• Appraises leadership team performance, both of individual members and the team as a whole, assesses competencies, and provides coaching/corrective action as appropriate under the direction of the governing body.
• Ensure participation of staff in facility/program-wide in-service and continuing education programs, including those specific to the treatment of children, adolescents and families.
• Recruit allied health professionals and psychiatrists to increase the scope of service offerings at the hospital.
• Effectively manage and direct contract negotiations and contract compliance with the commercial payer community to include rate negotiations and services provided. Oversee contract relationships to include regular reporting on contract performance as well as new revenue generation and growth.
• Leads development of continuum of care to include comprehensive outpatient services and community-based programs.
• Serves as the final authority for resolution of staff performance concerns and performance improvement activities as appropriate.
• Routinely attends and as appropriate, chairs periodic meetings with the governing body, medical staff, executive management team, and other departments of the hospital.
• Abides by all Acadia policies and procedures and operates with the highest personal integrity and professionalism.
• Remains current in all national healthcare-based initiatives through participation in such organizations as NAPHS and the relevant state-based hospital association.
• Ensure an effective survey readiness plan is active at all times including a comprehensive auditing plan, corrective actions taken to address noncompliant areas, and preventative actions to maintain continuous accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure adherence to the Acadia Compliance program including timely follow-up with reported compliance issues, staff training, and proactive auditing.
• Confirm and lead accurate Governing Board reporting and quarterly calls.
• Guarantee prompt, thorough follow-up of any patient safety issues including system-issue corrections and proactive assessment of high-risk areas.
• Ensure appropriate support for QAPI activities including direct and leadership staff resources, training, and other requirements.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other duties as assigned.

STANDARD EXPECTATIONS:

• Complies with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintains organizational and industry policies regarding confidentiality.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to person(s) receiving services and their family members, guests and other members of the health care team.
• Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• BA required, preferably in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Marketing, Clinical or related discipline; MBA/MHA preferred.
• Requisite experience and/or licensure may be accepted in lieu of degree. Requires next level review and approval.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in senior leadership or CEO role in a behavioral health, acute care, and/or managed care environment or successful completion of CEO training program.
• Ability to lead successful licensure, accreditation, and compliance efforts in a behavioral health facility.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of facility administration and clinical operations.
• Strong working knowledge of financial management and business development processes.
• Ability to work professionally with sensitive, proprietary data & information while maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within inflexible time frames. Ability to adapt to frequent priority changes.
• Capable of working within established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the organization.
• English sufficient to provide and receive instructions/directions.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Not Applicable

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Full responsibility for Facility
• Responsible for leadership of local operations to include direct and indirect lines of supervision.
• While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Note: Bold skills and certification are required.

• JACHO Survey Experience
• Talent Recruitment and Retention
• Marketing and Community Engagement
• Quality Experience in a Behavioral Health Hospital
• Behavioral Hospital Start up experience or Behavioral Health Hospital Expansion Experience