CEO of Psychiatric Hospital

AdamsPlaceKnoxville, TN
Onsite

About The Position

The CEO is responsible for the overall functioning of the program and hospital. S/he is responsible for the development and implementation of a quality treatment program, compliance to all standards of operation by regulatory agencies, management of the facility and related equipment, the budget, the development of a comprehensive community relations and education program, daily employee relations and retention, and the supervision of the program staff including medical providers and their compliance to expected competencies. The CEO shall be accountable for the fulfillment of all agreements between the Hospital and any other Program/Service Providers, including Host Facility, as well as the financial viability of the Hospital. The CEO will prepare and present reports to the Hospital Board of Directors. The CEO shall be responsible for the fulfillment of the mission, goals and objectives of the Program and Hospital.

Requirements

  • Experience as a high-level leader in a hospital, 2 - 3 years
  • Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare or Business Administration
  • 2-3 years of experience
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in business, social/behavioral science or healthcare

Nice To Haves

  • Behavioral health experience
  • Managed previous facilities
  • Solid operational experience
  • Clinical experience is a plus
  • Behavioral health experience would be preferred
  • Experience leading a successful accreditation survey
  • DNV experience highly preferred
  • Ideally someone with a clinical background in Social/Behavioral Science or Nursing

Responsibilities

  • Overall functioning of the program and hospital
  • Development and implementation of a quality treatment program
  • Compliance to all standards of operation by regulatory agencies
  • Management of the facility and related equipment
  • Budget management
  • Development of a comprehensive community relations and education program
  • Daily employee relations and retention
  • Supervision of program staff including medical providers and their compliance to expected competencies
  • Fulfillment of all agreements between the Hospital and any other Program/Service Providers, including Host Facility
  • Financial viability of the Hospital
  • Prepare and present reports to the Hospital Board of Directors
  • Fulfillment of the mission, goals and objectives of the Program and Hospital

Benefits

  • Earned time off
  • Sick leave and Family Sick leave
  • Competitive benefits package, including 401K match
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