Chief Executive Officer (CEO - BH) - PIW

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Growth opportunities within UHS

Competitive compensation

Healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental,

401k with company match

Generous paid time off

Relocation benefits

Bonus opportunity

UHS stock options

Job summary

Universal Health Services (UHS) in Washington, DC is seeking a Chief Executive Officer for The Psychiatric Institute of Washington. The role combines executive leadership with oversight of inpatient, outpatient and partial hospitalization programs across a 130-bed facility, delivering high-quality behavioral health care.

You will guide clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic initiatives while ensuring patient care excellence, financial performance, and strong community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Currently working as a behavioral executive, i.e., Executive/Director of an acute care psychiatric facility.
• A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
• An advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.
• Working knowledge of operations and financial management and marketing methods.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organization’s mission, vision and values.
• Operational management of clinical and non-clinical departments including but not limited to: Nursing, Admissions, Business Development, Process Improvement, Finance, Clinical Services, Regulatory Affairs that effectively drive patient care outcomes.
• Ensure facility quality metrics are achieved through sound clinical processes following accreditation and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Determine staffing needs and oversee hiring, training, supervision, directly or indirectly, and evaluation of all clinical staff.
• Supervise the development of comprehensive care and treatment programs.
• Develop positive relationships with local industry, local government, potential key health care providers, and the general public.
• Ensure the timely submission of month‑end financial and operational reviews, contribute to the development of and participation in corporate-wide strategic planning efforts.
• Communicate circumstances and events of operations to supervisor and other appropriate people to keep all apprised.
• Achieve budgeted financial objectives.
• Increase revenues and income before inter‑company allocations, maintain or decrease the effective bad debt rate, achieve the margin percentage, and implement operating cost controls in the areas of staffing, supplies, purchased services, etc.
• Focus on census building efforts and strategic planning.

Skills

Executive leadership

Healthcare management

Regulatory compliance

Financial management

Staffing/HR oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

About Universal Health Services (UHS)

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Psychiatric Institute of Washington, D.C.

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington is a 130‑bed facility with inpatient, outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. Excellence in behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults has been the mission of The Psychiatric Institute of Washington since it opened nearly 50 years ago. As the first and only freestanding psychiatric care facility in Washington, D.C., our team has a reputation for providing innovative treatment and care. We strive for excellence, never losing sight of providing patients with hope – hope that although their stay is relatively brief, they may find their way to a brighter future. The Psychiatric Institute of Washington | PsychInstitute.com

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organization’s mission, vision and values.
• Operational management of clinical and non-clinical departments including but not limited to: Nursing, Admissions, Business Development, Process Improvement, Finance, Clinical Services, Regulatory Affairs that effectively drive patient care outcomes.
• Ensure facility quality metrics are achieved through sound clinical processes following accreditation and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Determine staffing needs and oversee hiring, training, supervision, directly or indirectly, and evaluation of all clinical staff.
• Supervise the development of comprehensive care and treatment programs.
• Develop positive relationships with local industry, local government, potential key health care providers, and the general public.
• Ensure the timely submission of month‑end financial and operational reviews, contribute to the development of and participation in corporate-wide strategic planning efforts.
• Communicate circumstances and events of operations to supervisor and other appropriate people to keep all apprised.
• Achieve budgeted financial objectives.
• Increase revenues and income before inter‑company allocations, maintain or decrease the effective bad debt rate, achieve the margin percentage, and implement operating cost controls in the areas of staffing, supplies, purchased services, etc.
• Focus on census building efforts and strategic planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Currently working as a behavioral executive, i.e., Executive/Director of an acute care psychiatric facility.
• A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
• An advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.
• Working knowledge of operations and financial management and marketing methods.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 10% of the time.

This Opportunity Offers the Following

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Relocation benefits
• Bonus opportunity
• UHS Stock opportunity

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job‑related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.