Chief Executive Officer - Behavioral Health Hospital

Veracity Ventures Inc.•Murfreesboro, TN

9h•$200,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Chief Executive Officer will lead the overall operations, financial performance, clinical quality, and business growth of a behavioral health hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The CEO will drive organizational success, strengthen community partnerships, expand services, and support the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. The role calls for expertise in hospital administration, financial management, regulatory compliance, team development, and strategic growth, along with a commitment to improving behavioral health services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Marketing, a clinical discipline, or a related field; equivalent experience and/or licensure may be considered in lieu of a degree, subject to organizational review and approval.
Minimum of 3–5 years of senior healthcare leadership or CEO experience in behavioral health, acute care, or managed care, or successful completion of an applicable CEO training program.
Demonstrated ability to lead hospital operations, financial management, business development, and organizational growth.
Experience leading licensing, accreditation, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives in a behavioral health setting.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities, handle confidential information, and lead effectively in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA, MHA, or another relevant advanced degree.
Behavioral health hospital CEO or executive leadership experience.
Joint Commission (JCAHO) survey and accreditation readiness experience.
Strong financial management and operational performance expertise.
Talent recruitment, retention, and leadership development experience.
Marketing, business development, and community engagement experience.
Quality improvement and patient safety experience in a behavioral health hospital.
Behavioral health hospital startup, expansion, or service-line development experience.
Joint venture and strategic partnership experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic business plans, annual operating budgets, and capital budgets in collaboration with the governing body and medical staff.
Oversee daily hospital operations, departmental performance, staffing, and resource allocation to achieve clinical and business objectives.
Manage budgets, revenue growth, payer contract negotiations, financial reporting, and operational efficiency.
Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives, patient safety programs, and continuous improvement efforts.
Ensure ongoing compliance with licensing requirements, accreditation standards, applicable healthcare regulations, and organizational policies.
Recruit, develop, and retain healthcare professionals and leaders while fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
Identify growth opportunities, expand service offerings, and develop strategic partnerships to strengthen the hospital’s market presence.
Build relationships with community organizations, government agencies, healthcare providers, local businesses, and other key stakeholders.
Support the development of outpatient services, community-based programs, and an integrated continuum of behavioral healthcare.
Partner with medical leadership to recruit psychiatrists and allied health professionals and expand clinical capabilities.
Communicate with the governing body, provide performance reports, and ensure timely follow-up on operational and compliance matters.
Maintain continuous accreditation readiness through auditing, corrective action plans, staff education, and proactive risk management.