Chief Executive Officer - Behavioral Health Hospital

Veracity Ventures Inc.; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Veracity Ventures Inc. in Murfreesboro, TN seeks an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead a behavioral health hospital, overseeing operations, financial performance, clinical quality, and strategic growth.

The ideal candidate will bring healthcare executive leadership, regulatory know-how, team development, and a passion for improving behavioral health services, with a track record in hospital administration.

Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience in healthcare,
• Experience with hospital administration and regulatory readiness
• Strong financial and operations acumen

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: develop and execute budgets and plans.
• Hospital Operations: oversee daily operations, staffing, resources.
• Financial Performance: manage budgets, payer negotiations, reporting.
• Quality & Patient Safety: lead quality initiatives and safety programs.
• Regulatory Compliance: ensure licensing and accreditation readiness.
• Leadership & Team Development: recruit and retain leaders.
• Business Development: identify growth opportunities and partnerships.
• Community Engagement: build relationships with stakeholders.
• Service Expansion: support outpatient services and continuum of care.
• Medical Staff & Recruitment: partner with medical leadership.
• Governance & Reporting: communicate with governing body.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Communication

Education

MBA or MHA preferred

Bachelor's in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Behavioral Health Hospital

Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Job Type: Full-Time

Lead. Innovate. Make a Difference.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the overall operations, financial performance, clinical quality, and business growth of a behavioral health hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

This is an exciting opportunity for a healthcare executive with strong behavioral health leadership experience to drive organizational success, strengthen community partnerships, expand services, and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in hospital administration, financial management, regulatory compliance, team development, and strategic growth, along with a passion for improving behavioral health services.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute strategic business plans, annual operating budgets, and capital budgets in collaboration with the governing body and medical staff.
• Hospital Operations: Oversee daily hospital operations, departmental performance, staffing, and resource allocation to achieve clinical and business objectives.
• Financial Performance: Manage budgets, revenue growth, payer contract negotiations, financial reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Quality & Patient Safety: Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives, patient safety programs, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure ongoing compliance with licensing requirements, accreditation standards, applicable healthcare regulations, and organizational policies.
• Leadership & Team Development: Recruit, develop, and retain talented healthcare professionals and leaders while fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Business Development: Identify growth opportunities, expand service offerings, and develop strategic partnerships to strengthen the hospital’s market presence.
• Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with community organizations, government agencies, healthcare providers, local businesses, and other key stakeholders.
• Service Expansion: Support the development of comprehensive outpatient services, community-based programs, and an integrated continuum of behavioral healthcare.
• Medical Staff & Recruitment: Partner with medical leadership to recruit psychiatrists and allied health professionals and expand clinical capabilities.
• Governance & Reporting: Maintain effective communication with the governing body, provide accurate performance reports, and ensure timely follow-up on operational and compliance matters.
• Survey Readiness: Maintain continuous accreditation readiness through auditing, corrective action plans, staff education, and proactive risk management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Marketing, a clinical discipline, or a related field.
• MBA, MHA, or another relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of senior healthcare leadership or CEO experience in behavioral health, acute care, managed care, or successful completion of an applicable CEO training program.
• Equivalent experience and/or licensure may be considered in lieu of a degree, subject to organizational review and approval.
• Demonstrated ability to lead hospital operations, financial management, business development, and organizational growth.
• Experience leading licensing, accreditation, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives in a behavioral health setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, handle confidential information, and lead effectively in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Behavioral health hospital CEO or executive leadership experience.
• Joint Commission (JCAHO) survey and accreditation readiness experience.
• Strong financial management and operational performance expertise.
• Talent recruitment, retention, and leadership development.
• Marketing, business development, and community engagement.
• Quality improvement and patient safety experience in a behavioral health hospital.
• Behavioral health hospital startup, expansion, or service-line development experience.
• Joint venture and strategic partnership experience.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead the strategic direction and overall success of a behavioral health hospital.
• Make a meaningful impact on patient care, safety, and community mental health services.
• Drive service expansion, organizational growth, and operational excellence.
• Build and develop a strong, collaborative healthcare leadership team.

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