Facility CEO - Recovery

Ivory Plains Recovery Center; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit plan

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Job summary

A leading recovery facility in Iowa seeks a Facility CEO to oversee daily operations and strategic development. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, three years in a senior leadership role, and strong financial and healthcare management skills. Key responsibilities include ensuring quality patient care, compliance with regulations, and managing a team of professionals. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in a senior leadership or CEO role in healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of licensure and accreditation processes.
• Experience in financial management and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and staff management.
• Develop and maintain strategic business plans.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.

Skills

Operational leadership experience

Financial management

Behavioral health knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

MBA/MHA preferred

Job description

Facility CEO - Recovery | Summit Healthcare Mgmt | Adair, Iowa

About the Job:

• Must have experience in operational leadership in residential substance use disorder treatment

The Chief Executive Officer serves as the executive officer with day-to-day responsibility for the management and operation of the facility. The CEO has primary responsibility for the development, implementation, and achievement of the facility’s strategic business plan in conjunction with routine operations to include quality of care, staff development, maintenance of licensure and accreditations, financial performance, and continuous performance improvement.

Roles and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborates with the governing body in the development of facility-specific annual operating capital budgets and strategic business plans, ensuring medical staff involvement through coordination with the Medical Director.
• Manages day-to-day operations and staff so that the facility achieves its objectives in patient/client care outcomes, fiscal management, licensure and accreditation maintenance, business development processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Organizes day-to-day management and operation through departmentalization, delegation, and alignment of responsibilities to meet patient/client care and business objectives.
• Creates and maintains a network of local constituency groups, including government agencies, local businesses, affiliate health providers, and the surrounding community.
• Appraises leadership team performance, assesses competencies, and provides coaching or corrective action as appropriate under the governing body’s direction.
• Ensures staff participation in facility/program-wide in-service and continuing education programs, including those specific to treatment of children, adolescents, and families.
• Recruits allied health professionals and psychiatrists to expand service offerings.
• Manages contract negotiations and compliance with the commercial payer community, overseeing rate negotiations, service provision, and reporting on contract performance for revenue growth.
• Leads development of a continuum of care, including outpatient services and community-based programs.
• Serves as the final authority for resolution of staff performance concerns and improvement activities.
• Attends and chairs periodic meetings with the governing body, medical staff, executive management, and other departments.
• Stays current with national healthcare initiatives through participation in organizations such as NAPHS and relevant state associations.
• Maintains an effective survey readiness plan, auditing, corrective actions, and preventive actions to sustain accreditation and compliance.
• Ensures adherence to the Summit Compliance program, including timely follow-up on compliance issues, staff training, and proactive auditing.
• Leads accurate Governing Board reporting and quarterly calls.
• Guarantees thorough follow-up of patient/client safety issues, including system-issue corrections and proactive assessment of high-risk areas.
• Supports QAPI activities with direct and leadership staff resources, training, and other requirements.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Marketing, Clinical, or related discipline required; MBA/MHA preferred.
• Three or more years in senior leadership or CEO role in a behavioral health, acute care, or managed care environment.
• Ability to lead successful licensure, accreditation, and compliance efforts in a behavioral health facility.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of facility administration and clinical operations.
• Strong working knowledge of financial management and business development processes.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Not applicable.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

Five or more years of supervisory/management experience in a healthcare setting required.

Summit Healthcare Mgmt offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Eligible candidates should submit a resume. Summit Healthcare Mgmt is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.