Hospital Chief Executive Officer - Cherry Hospital

Health & Human Services; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 128,000 - 287,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

Vaccination policy

Job summary

Cherry Hospital in Goldsboro, NC seeks a dynamic Hospital Director to lead the organization, set strategic direction, and ensure high-quality psychiatric care. The role requires building a cohesive culture, guiding the executive team, and aligning clinical and financial strategies with state and federal standards.

Ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in hospital administration with seven years of progressive leadership experience, and strong communication skills to engage staff, consumers,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in hospital administration
• Seven years of experience in progressively responsible hospital administration
• Experience in complying with federal, state and regulatory agencies including CMS and Joint Commission
• Demonstrated financial acumen in budgeting and oversight

Responsibilities

• Lead and model a cohesive hospital culture at Cherry Hospital
• Provide inspired leadership to the Executive Leadership Team
• Communicate and empower staff to the hospital vision with transparency
• Exercise administrative, financial, and clinical judgment in operations

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Cherry Hospital Job Classification Title Hospital Director (NS) Position Number 60045872 Grade NC28

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

DSOHF is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, relationship-centered leader to assume the Chief Executive Officer position for Cherry Hospital, located in Goldsboro, NC. The right candidate will be ready to build and model a cohesive hospital culture, provide inspired leadership to the Executive Leadership Team and effectively communicate and empower staff to the vision for the hospital. Cherry's future leader will encourage trust, transparency and integrity. Candidate will posses a thorough knowledge of hospital administration, methods, best practices and professional standards. Ability to organize and direct a broad range of programs and services. Working knowledge of programming needs for persons with psychiatric illness with or without co-occurring disorders including substance use disorders and/or intellectual developmental disabilities. Working knowledge of MH/SUD/IDD Standards of Care. Considerable written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, ability to analyze and problem solve difficult situations. Prior record establishing and maintaining successful working relationships with consumers, families, advocates, stakeholders, community leaders, and other agencies serving people with psychiatric and other related challenges. Ability to exercise clear administrative, financial and clinical judgment. Knowledge and experience in interpreting and applying federal and state mental health statutes.

Salary Range

$127,570-$287,033 Exempt Managerial

Posting Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather and emergency events. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Experience in hospital administration and the ability to lead a broad range of programs and services Experience in compliance with federal, state and regulatory agencies including CMS and Joint Commission Demonstrated financial acumen with the ability to manage complex budgets Demonstrated experience in clear, concise verbal and written communication.

Physical requirements

Ability to make rounds throughout multiple floors on the hospital campus daily, sometimes multiple times a day.

Cherry Hospital - A Place of Hope, Care, and Recovery

CH is a State-of-the-Art psychiatric hospital located in a beautiful rural area of Goldsboro, NC. Although rural, Cherry Hospital is convenient to the Triangle Area (Raleigh/Durham) and the coastal region of the state. It is about an hour's drive to the heart of Raleigh or the beautiful coastal town of New Bern. Our Mission - To provide excellent psychiatric care to individuals with the greatest need and the least resources. Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. In earnest efforts to follow our mission, we strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

Learn more about our facility at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dsohf/cherry-hospital.

Supplemental and Contact Information

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Compensation and Benefits

• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• Paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
• Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks.
• Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses.
• All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Minimum Education and Experience

Master’s degree in hospital administration and seven years of experience in progressively responsible hospital administration, preferable in a setting similar to the position filled; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

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