Chief Operating Officer - Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
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Job description
Overview
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital – West Bloomfield, MI
Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital is a brand-new, 192-bed inpatient facility providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Located on a tranquil 15-acre campus in West Bloomfield, Michigan, our hospital offers cutting-edge programs for individuals facing mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.
We’re seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead daily hospital operations and partner closely with clinical and administrative leaders. The ideal candidate will bring strong behavioral health operations experience, a strategic mindset, and a passion for driving excellence in care, safety, and service.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off and holidays
Leadership development and advancement opportunities
Be part of a mission-driven team committed to transforming behavioral healthcare in Michigan. Apply today and help shape the future of mental health treatment at Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital.
Responsibilities
Oversee one or more departments to ensure efficient operations and the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective services.
Implement and manage programs that foster employee commitment to quality and service excellence.
Actively contribute to strategic planning initiatives, including regulatory compliance and quality improvement efforts.
Serve as the acting facility leader in the absence of the CEO.
Support the CEO in developing, communicating, and executing effective strategies and processes across the organization.
Lead departmental staff, including recruitment, development, training, performance management, and communication, to ensure optimal team performance and operational efficiency.
Assist in budget management, ensuring departments operate within financial limits.
Analyze operational processes to align with business objectives and meet patient care needs.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years or more in a leadership role in a related field is required
Five or more years of hands-on clinical or hospital operations in the behavioral health field with supervisorial and personnel management experience
P&L responsibilities over service lines and/or departments
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
Independent clinical licensure in CA (LPCC, LMFT, LWSW) preferred.
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Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
