Chief Executive Officer

Hickory Recovery•Cambridge, OH

1d•$120,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the overall leadership and operational success of the facility. This includes directing day-to-day operations, leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring outstanding client care, maintaining regulatory compliance, achieving financial objectives, and fostering relationships throughout the community. The ideal candidate is an experienced behavioral healthcare executive with a proven ability to lead teams, improve operational performance, and cultivate a culture of excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Current experience as a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in a behavioral health setting or Executive leadership experience directing a large acute care facility with a significant behavioral health or psychiatric service line
Strong understanding of behavioral health operations, clinical services, and healthcare administration
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex healthcare organizations.
Exceptional leadership and executive decision-making skills
Strong financial and operational management experience
Knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations
Thorough understanding of Joint Commission, CMS, and regulatory requirements
Strategic planning and organizational development expertise
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism
Strong customer service and client-centered leadership philosophy
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation
Completion of CPR and CPI within the first 30 days of employment
Schedule flexibility, including evenings and weekends as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provide Strategic leadership for all day-to-day facility operations.
Create and foster a culture that reflects Hickory Recovery Network’s mission, vision, and values.
Lead and support both clinical and non-clinical departments to ensure operational excellence and outstanding client outcomes.
Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
Provide executive oversight for departments including but not limited to: Nursing, Admissions, Clinical Services, Quality Improvement, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Ancillary Support Services.
Ensuring departments operate efficiently and collaboratively.
Supporting leaders in achieving departmental goals.
Monitoring performance metrics and implementing process improvements.
Driving exceptional client care and service delivery.
Develop and implement strategic initiatives that support long-term organizational growth.
Lead census-building efforts and identify opportunities to increase client access to care.
Expand outpatient and ambulatory service offerings to meet community needs.
Build and maintain strong relationships with: Healthcare providers, Community organizations, Government agencies, Industry partners, Referral sources.
Achieve annual financial goals and operating budgets.
Monitor, revenue, expenses, and operational performance.
Implement cost-control strategies while maintaining quality client care.
Oversee staffing, purchased services, supply management, and operational efficiencies.
Submit timely month-end financial and operational reports.
Participate in corporate strategic planning initiatives.
Ensure compliance with all Joint Commission, CMS, state, and federal regulations.
Monitor quality metrics and implement initiatives that improve client outcomes.
Maintain accreditation standards and support regulatory readiness.
Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous quality improvement.