Chief Operating Officer - Full-time

UHS • Bartlett, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team is their number one reason for working at Lakeside and we offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off. Since 1969, Lakeside has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid-South region. The 365-bed facility is one of the largest free-standing psychiatric hospitals in the United States. We are located on a serene 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County, serving as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. Lakeside’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression and anxiety, mental illness and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.

Assists the CEO in the development and implementation of the mission, goals and objectives of the facility as established by the governing body. Assumes responsibility for managing the daily operations of the facility, ensures compliance with hospital, JCAHO, federal, state, local and other regulating agency standards and serves as Acting Administrator in the absence of the CEO.

This opportunity provides the following:
UHS is a challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions
401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions
Generous Paid Time Off

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, MSW, LPC or related behavioral health field
• Five years in a senior management position of an administrative/leadership level in the mental health care field.
• Must possess knowledge of organizational theory, decision-making processes, human resource and financial management, and marketing.
• Must understand and act upon complex issues and problems.
• Must communicate and interact effectively with a variety of people.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the CEO in the development and implementation of the mission, goals and objectives of the facility as established by the governing body.
• Assumes responsibility for managing the daily operations of the facility.
• Ensures compliance with hospital, JCAHO, federal, state, local and other regulating agency standards.
• Serves as Acting Administrator in the absence of the CEO.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions
• 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for advancement
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive