Acadia Healthcare-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Executive
Fort Wayne, IN
5,001-10,000 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services

Maple Heights Behavioral Health is a premier, state-of-the-art inpatient hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Our 120-bed facility serves both adults and seniors through a full continuum of inpatient programs designed to support long-term recovery and overall wellness. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our growing organization. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of behavioral healthcare in the region by driving operational excellence, fostering strategic growth, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. The ideal candidate is a proven healthcare leader with a deep commitment to behavioral health and a passion for building high-performing teams.

  • Be instrumental in developing a culture that emphasizes high quality care and patient safety.
  • Manage day-to-day operations and staff to achieve objectives in effective patient care outcomes, appropriate fiscal management, maintenance of licensure, accreditation and other regulatory criteria, implementation of focused business development processes, and medical staff compliance.
  • Organize the day-to-day management and operation of the facility through departmentalization, delegation, and alignment of responsibilities.
  • Create and maintain a network of local constituency groups including government agencies, local businesses, affiliate health providers, and the surrounding community.
  • Appraise leadership team performance, assess competencies, and provide coaching/corrective action as appropriate.
  • Ensure participation of staff in facility/program wide in-service and continuing education programs.
  • Recruit allied health professionals and psychiatrists to increase the scope of service offerings.
  • Work with corporate contracting team to manage and direct contract negotiations and compliance.
  • Lead development of continuum of care including comprehensive outpatient services and community-based programs.
  • Serve as the final authority for resolution of staff performance concerns.
  • Attend and chair periodic meetings with governing body, medical staff, executive management team, and other departments.
  • Abide by all company policies and procedures and operate with the highest personal integrity and professionalism.
  • Remain current in all national healthcare-based initiatives.
  • Ensure an effective survey readiness plan is always active.
  • Ensure adherence to the Corporate Compliance program.
  • Confirm and lead accurate Governing Board reporting and quarterly calls.
  • Guarantee prompt follow-up of any patient safety issues.
  • Ensure appropriate support for QAPI activities.
  • Demonstrate a high level of leadership skills resulting in efficient planning, development, and implementation.
  • Identify critical issues and maintain a deep understanding of the marketplace.
  • Manage the performance of the organization to the budget and financial goals.
  • Support the executive team to achieve goals and objectives.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Marketing, Clinical Discipline, or related discipline is required.
  • Master's degree in health care administration, business administration, Clinical Discipline or related field is preferred.
  • Minimum of three to five years of experience in senior leadership or CEO role in a behavioral health, acute care, and/or managed care environment.
  • Demonstrates thorough knowledge of facility administration and clinical operations.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within inflexible timeframes.
  • Initiative-taking and self-directed with effective communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work professionally with sensitive, proprietary data & information while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Excellent people skills including the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels.
  • Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing mental health and addiction treatment.
  • Strong financial acumen and business orientation.
  • Experience in turning around an organization and directing crisis and inpatient behavioral health services.
  • History of developing high-performing teams and creating followership.
  • Experience working with HR to develop robust succession plans.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Annual Performance Bonus & Incentive Plan
  • Equity/Stock Options
  • Comprehensive Relocation Assistance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Robust Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Executive Onboarding & Leadership Development
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