Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Peachford

Peachford Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401k plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Relocation benefits

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

A leading behavioral health facility in Atlanta, Georgia, seeks a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to oversee operations and manage staff in a challenging environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong background in behavioral health management and be responsible for ensuring quality care and compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include operational oversight, strategic planning, and maintaining financial objectives. Competitive compensation and relocation benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Current CEO or Director in a behavioral health facility or large acute care facility.
• Advanced knowledge of state and federal regulations in behavioral health.
• Ability to travel at least 10% of the time.
• Willingness to travel at least 10%.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of the facility.
• Manage recruitment and development of staff.
• Achieve budgeted financial objectives and compliance with regulations.
• Develop outpatient care programs and strategic planning.
• Lead strategic planning and long-term growth initiatives.
• Oversee contract negotiations and service improvements.

Skills

Behavioral health management practices

Clinical operations

Financial management

Marketing methods

Healthcare Operations

Travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Peachford Behavioral Health System is currently seeking a dynamic Behavioral Health Executive with a proven track record providing services in a for profit Behavioral Health Hospital/Residential Treatment Program or has managed a large Psychiatric/Behavioral Health department within a large Acute care Hospital. Candidates must show a strong employment history with progressive growth throughout their career. The ideal Chief Executive Officer (CEO) candidate will be responsible for directing the day‑to‑day operations, managing and developing staff, assuring high quality care, sound fiscal operations, maintaining a strong referral base and compliance with Joint Commission and CMS regulations while continually monitoring the facility's services and delivery systems.

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 hospital quality metrics are achieved through sound clinical processes following accreditation and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Recruit physicians and staff in targeted specialty areas, coordinate medical staff participation in new hospital ventures and targets, develop new areas of medical care to offer at the hospital.
• Supervise the development of more comprehensive outpatient care and ambulatory 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.
• Effectively manage contract negotiations and compliance with the commercial payor community.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree is preferred.
• Currently working as a behavioral executive, i.e. CEO at a Behavioral Health facility or as a Director of a large acute care facility with a large multi‑unit psych department.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

EEO Statement

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