Chief Executive Officer (Behavioral Health Hospital)

Chief Executive Officer (Behavioral Health Hospital) Fort Wayne, IN (Onsite) Full-Time | Executive Leadership | Relocation Available Lead. Transform. Deliver Impact Where It Matters Most. We are partnering with a mission-driven behavioral health organization seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead hospital operations, elevate clinical quality, and drive sustainable growth across a multi-service care environment. This is a high-impact leadership role for an operator who thrives at the intersection of clinical excellence, regulatory precision, and business performance . What You'll Own: Full operational leadership of a behavioral health hospital, including clinical quality, financial performance, and regulatory compliance Development and execution of strategic business plans , driving census growth and EBITDA performance Oversight of licensure, accreditation (Joint Commission/CMS), and continuous survey readiness Recruitment, development, and retention of high-performing clinical and leadership teams Expansion of continuum of care services , including outpatient and community-based programs Relationship building across medical staff, community stakeholders, and referral networks Leadership of payer strategy, contract negotiations, and revenue growth initiatives What You Bring: Proven experience as a CEO, COO, or senior operator in a behavioral health, acute care, or managed care setting Deep expertise in hospital operations, clinical quality, and regulatory compliance (JCAHO/CMS) Strong track record of driving census growth, financial performance, and operational turnaround or expansion Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and physician partnerships High emotional intelligence with a visible, hands-on leadership style What Success Looks Like: Exceeding patient care quality and satisfaction benchmarks Achieving consistent financial and operational performance targets Maintaining best-in-class regulatory outcomes and survey readiness Building and retaining a high-performing, mission-aligned leadership team Strengthening community presence and referral network growth Why This Opportunity: This is an opportunity to step into a visible, enterprise-critical leadership role where you will directly shape patient outcomes, organizational culture, and long-term growth. Why Partner with Us: At Northwest Talent Solutions LLC, we operate differently: Precision over volume – We align you to roles that match your experience, impact, and leadership scope Speed & transparency – We move quickly and keep you informed at every step Access to exclusive opportunities – We partner directly with hiring executives on confidential, high-impact searches Executive-level advocacy – We position you effectively to ensure your experience is fully understood and valued Ready to Lead at the Highest Level? If you are a results-driven behavioral health leader ready to take full ownership of a hospital and drive meaningful impact—we want to hear from you. #HealthcareLeadership #BehavioralHealth #HospitalCEO #ExecutiveJobs #HealthcareCareers #LeadershipMatters #MentalHealthLeadership #CEOJobs #HealthcareExecutives #HiringNow