Chief Executive Officer - Behavioral Health Hospital

Benefits

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

Lead. Inspire. Transform Behavioral Healthcare.

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead hospital operations, drive strategic growth, strengthen financial performance, and advance high-quality, patient-centered behavioral healthcare.

This executive leadership opportunity is ideal for a healthcare leader with a strong background in hospital administration, behavioral health operations, financial management, regulatory compliance, and team development. The CEO will work closely with the governing body, medical staff, and executive leadership to achieve organizational goals, improve patient outcomes, and expand access to behavioral health services.

Key Responsibilities

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

Hospital Operations: Oversee daily hospital operations, establish departmental performance goals, and ensure efficient resource allocation and high-quality patient care.

Financial Performance: Manage budgets, revenue growth, EBITDA, and operational efficiency while identifying opportunities to improve financial outcomes.

Business Development: Strengthen referral networks, negotiate commercial payer contracts, develop community partnerships, and explore opportunities to expand hospital and outpatient services.

Regulatory Compliance: Maintain hospital licensure, accreditation, and Joint Commission readiness while ensuring compliance with applicable healthcare regulations and organizational policies.

Quality Improvement: Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, monitor patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes, and ensure timely resolution of patient safety concerns.

Talent Management: Recruit, develop, and retain qualified clinical and administrative professionals while fostering accountability, teamwork, and leadership development.

Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with healthcare providers, government agencies, local organizations, and other stakeholders to expand access to behavioral healthcare.

Governance & Accountability: Provide regular performance updates to the governing body and ensure organizational objectives translate into measurable results.

Required Qualifications

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

Minimum of 3–5 years of senior leadership or CEO-level experience in behavioral health, acute care, and/or managed care, as specified in the source requirements, or successful completion of an approved CEO training program.

• Strong knowledge of hospital administration, clinical operations, and behavioral health services.
• Experience with Joint Commission (JCAHO) surveys, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial management, budgeting, business development, and operational performance.
• Experience recruiting, developing, and retaining healthcare professionals.
• Strong leadership, communication, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Equivalent experience and/or licensure may be considered in place of a degree, subject to the required review and approval.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), or a related field.
• Executive leadership experience in a behavioral health or psychiatric hospital.
• Proven success in financial performance improvement, census growth, and service-line expansion.
• Experience building community partnerships and physician referral networks.
• Strong background in quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and clinical workforce development.

Why This Opportunity?

• Make a meaningful impact on behavioral healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
• Lead hospital-wide strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
• Build and develop a high-performing clinical and administrative leadership team.
• Drive sustainable growth, financial performance, and expanded community access to care.

Ready to lead the future of behavioral healthcare?

If you are a strategic healthcare executive passionate about operational excellence, financial growth, and quality patient care, we encourage you to explore this leadership opportunity in Saint Charles, Missouri.

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