Chief Executive Officer - Intermountain Hospital

Intermountain Hospital; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Relocation benefits

401k plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

UHS Stock opportunity

Job summary

Intermountain Hospital in Boise, Idaho seeks a dynamic Behavioral Health Executive to lead day-to-day operations of a 155-bed facility. The CEO will direct clinical and administrative staff, ensure compliance with Joint Commission and CMS standards, and drive financial performance in a for-profit setting.

Ideal candidate has a proven track record managing large psychiatric services within urban acute care environments and demonstrates growth-focused leadership with strong partnerships and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Executive/Director of an Acute care Psychiatric facility experience.
• Working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
• Advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Experience in operations and financial management and marketing methods.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment and culture aligned with the organization's mission, vision and values.
• Oversee operational management of clinical and non-clinical departments to drive patient care outcomes.
• Ensure facility quality metrics meet accreditation and regulatory guidelines.
• Staff planning, hiring, supervision, and evaluation for the SUD program.
• Develop comprehensive care and treatment programs and strategic partnerships.
• Communicate operations and budget performance to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Responsibilities

Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Intermountain Hospital - Boise, Idaho

Intermountain Hospital is a 155 bed substance abuse rehabilitation and mental health treatment center located in Boise, Idaho. This facility provides help to those who have struggled with substance use and psychiatric illness. Intermountain focuses on wellness through clinical and psychiatric rehab.

To learn more visit: Psychiatric Care for Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors | IntermountainHospital.com

Intermountain Hospital 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 organizations 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 overseeing hiring, training, supervision, directly or indirectly, and evaluation of all clinical staff of the SUD program
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree is preferred
• Currently working as a behavioral executive, i.e. Executive/Director of an Acute care Pshyciatric 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

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