Chief Executive Officer - Behavioral Health Hospital

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Behavioral Health Hospital
• Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
• Job Type: Full-Time

Lead. Innovate. Make a Difference.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the overall operations, financial performance, clinical quality, and business growth of a behavioral health hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

This is an exciting opportunity for a healthcare executive with strong behavioral health leadership experience to drive organizational success, strengthen community partnerships, expand services, and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in hospital administration, financial management, regulatory compliance, team development, and strategic growth, along with a passion for improving behavioral health services.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute strategic business plans, annual operating budgets, and capital budgets in collaboration with the governing body and medical staff.

Hospital Operations: Oversee daily hospital operations, departmental performance, staffing, and resource allocation to achieve clinical and business objectives.

Financial Performance: Manage budgets, revenue growth, payer contract negotiations, financial reporting, and operational efficiency.

Quality & Patient Safety: Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives, patient safety programs, and continuous improvement efforts.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure ongoing compliance with licensing requirements, accreditation standards, applicable healthcare regulations, and organizational policies.

Leadership & Team Development: Recruit, develop, and retain talented healthcare professionals and leaders while fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

Business Development: Identify growth opportunities, expand service offerings, and develop strategic partnerships to strengthen the hospital’s market presence.

Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with community organizations, government agencies, healthcare providers, local businesses, and other key stakeholders.

Service Expansion: Support the development of comprehensive outpatient services, community-based programs, and an integrated continuum of behavioral healthcare.

Medical Staff & Recruitment: Partner with medical leadership to recruit psychiatrists and allied health professionals and expand clinical capabilities.

Governance & Reporting: Maintain effective communication with the governing body, provide accurate performance reports, and ensure timely follow-up on operational and compliance matters.

Survey Readiness: Maintain continuous accreditation readiness through auditing, corrective action plans, staff education, and proactive risk management.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Marketing, a clinical discipline, or a related field.

MBA, MHA, or another relevant advanced degree preferred.

Minimum of 3–5 years of senior healthcare leadership or CEO experience in behavioral health, acute care, managed care, or successful completion of an applicable CEO training program.

Equivalent experience and/or licensure may be considered in lieu of a degree, subject to organizational review and approval.

Demonstrated ability to lead hospital operations, financial management, business development, and organizational growth.

Experience leading licensing, accreditation, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives in a behavioral health setting.

Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Ability to manage competing priorities, handle confidential information, and lead effectively in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Behavioral health hospital CEO or executive leadership experience.
• Joint Commission (JCAHO) survey and accreditation readiness experience.
• Strong financial management and operational performance expertise.
• Talent recruitment, retention, and leadership development.
• Marketing, business development, and community engagement.
• Quality improvement and patient safety experience in a behavioral health hospital.
• Behavioral health hospital startup, expansion, or service-line development experience.
• Joint venture and strategic partnership experience.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead the strategic direction and overall success of a behavioral health hospital.
• Make a meaningful impact on patient care, safety, and community mental health services.
• Drive service expansion, organizational growth, and operational excellence.
• Build and develop a strong, collaborative healthcare leadership team.

Ready to take the next step in your healthcare leadership career? If you have the experience and vision to lead a behavioral health hospital, we encourage you to explore this opportunity in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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