Chief Executive Officer — Health Care Strategy (Houston)

Center For Discovery; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Center For Discovery in Houston seeks a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership across the company and its divisions. The CEO will review policies, partner with hospitals, clinics, lenders and regulators, and guide administrative departments to ensure business integrity.

The role emphasizes risk management, performance oversight, and external collaboration to capture new opportunities, optimize resources, and align staff towards shared goals.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in behavioral health care and division or department management.
• Knowledge of health care regulatory environments.
• Strong strategic leadership and change management.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and develop division directors and managers.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Optimize utilization of clinicians and staff.
• Monitor performance against goals and take corrective actions.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities with senior leadership.
• Foster external referral partnerships to enhance services.
• Oversee filings with state agencies.
• Analyze P&L and forecast financial performance.
• Control expenditures and evaluate vendor contracts.
• Guide company operations and strategic decisions.
• Enforce clinical and administrative policies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Team Management

Compliance & Governance

Education

Master's degree in social work, Psychology, Mental Illness, Business, or related area

Job description

Center For Discovery in Houston seeks a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership across the company and its divisions. The CEO will review policies, partner with hospitals, clinics, lenders and regulators, and guide administrative departments to ensure business integrity.

The role emphasizes risk management, performance oversight, and external collaboration to capture new opportunities, optimize resources, and align staff towards shared goals.