Project Chief Executive Officer

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) match

EAP

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance

LifeMart discounts

Job summary

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is seeking a Project Chief Executive Officer to oversee administration across multiple hospitals in Indiana, Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and Arizona. The CEO will partner with the Board to set strategic direction, ensure patient-centered care, and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities include leading hospital leadership, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement to sustain growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health or related clinical discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to instruct and comfort patients and families.
• Maintain effective contacts with hospital personnel.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for hospital operations in partnership with the Board of Directors and executive leadership.
• Develop and implement long-range plans, policies, and organizational strategies that support the hospital’s mission, objectives, and growth.
• Lead, develop, and evaluate hospital leadership and departmental directors, ensuring strong team performance, accountability, and staff engagement.
• Oversee clinical, operational, and administrative functions to ensure high-quality patient care and effective coordination among medical staff, nursing, and support services.
• Ensure financial stewardship of the hospital, including budgeting, capital planning, resource allocation, and cost-effective service delivery.
• Maintain regulatory and accreditation compliance, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and industry standards.
• Foster strong relationships with physicians, staff, community partners, and healthcare organizations to support collaboration and service development.
• Represent the hospital with community groups, professional associations, and external stakeholders to promote the organization and its services.
• Oversee safety, emergency preparedness, and risk management programs to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Promote a culture of ethical conduct, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Operational Excellence

Patient care oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration/related

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Care for the Patients Who Need It Most.

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals (NPH) is dedicated to providing unparalleled service to our patients, team members, physicians, and families. We dare to do things differently, bringing together compassionate care, specialized expertise, and an interdisciplinary approach to meet the unique needs of those we serve. It is this commitment that distinguishes NPH as the healthcare provider of choice.

As a national leader in behavioral healthcare, NPH specializes in caring for patients with acute psychiatric and complex medical needs. Our hospitals provide patient-centered care through an interdisciplinary, multi-specialty approach, ensuring our patients receive the specialized support they need when they need it most.

With locations in Indiana, Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and Arizona, we are expanding access to our unique model of care across the United States. Join NPH and become part of a team that is daring to do things differently and making a lasting difference in the lives of our patients, families, and communities every day.

Overview

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is looking for a Project Chief Executive Officer. The Project CEO is responsible for the overall administrative management and operation of multiple hospitals. This includes functions in Planning, Financial Management, Continuous Quality Improvement, Human Resources Management and day-to-day Operational Management. The Project CEO shall have the necessary authority to effect this responsibility, subject to such policies as may be adopted by the board or any committees to which the board has delegated power for such action. The Project CEO shall act as the duly authorized representative of the board in all matters except those in which the board has formally designated some other person or group to act. Oversees and directs total hospital operation to achieve established goals and objectives within the framework of the hospital’s mission.

Benefits Of Joining NPH

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• NPH 401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Programs
• Generous PTO and Time Off Policy
• Special tuition offers through Capella University
• Work/life balance with great professional growth opportunities
• Employee Discounts through LifeMart

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for hospital operations in partnership with the Board of Directors and executive leadership.
• Develop and implement long-range plans, policies, and organizational strategies that support the hospital’s mission, objectives, and growth.
• Lead, develop, and evaluate hospital leadership and departmental directors, ensuring strong team performance, accountability, and staff engagement.
• Oversee clinical, operational, and administrative functions to ensure high-quality patient care and effective coordination among medical staff, nursing, and support services.
• Ensure financial stewardship of the hospital, including budgeting, capital planning, resource allocation, and cost-effective service delivery.
• Maintain regulatory and accreditation compliance, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and industry standards.
• Foster strong relationships with physicians, staff, community partners, and healthcare organizations to support collaboration and service development.
• Represent the hospital with community groups, professional associations, and external stakeholders to promote the organization and its services.
• Oversee safety, emergency preparedness, and risk management programs to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Promote a culture of ethical conduct, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health or Clinical Discipline required. Master's degree preferred.
• Prefer 3 years experience in hospital administrative position with responsibility for administrative supervision.
• Excellent verbal communication skills necessary in order to instruct and comfort patients and their families.
• Maintain effective contacts with a variety of Hospital Personnel.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.