Chief Operating Officer - Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital
About The Position
Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital is a 192-bed inpatient facility in West Bloomfield, Michigan, providing evidence-based psychiatric care for adolescents, adults, and seniors, including programs for mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. The Chief Operating Officer leads daily hospital operations and partners closely with clinical and administrative leaders to promote excellence in care, safety, and service. The COO oversees departments and supports the CEO in developing and executing organizational strategies and processes. The role includes operational and financial management, staff leadership, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement. The COO also serves as acting facility leader when the CEO is absent.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 5 years of leadership experience in a related field.
- Five or more years of hands-on clinical or hospital operations experience in behavioral health, with supervisory and personnel management experience.
- P&L responsibility over service lines and/or departments.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Independent clinical licensure in California (LPCC, LMFT, LWSW) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee one or more departments to ensure efficient operations and delivery of high-quality, cost-effective services.
- Implement and manage programs that foster employee commitment to quality and service excellence.
- Contribute to strategic planning initiatives, including regulatory compliance and quality improvement efforts.
- Serve as acting facility leader in the absence of the CEO.
- Support the CEO in developing, communicating, and executing effective organizational strategies and processes.
- Lead departmental staff, including recruitment, development, training, performance management, and communication, to ensure strong team performance and operational efficiency.
- Assist with budget management and ensure departments operate within financial limits.
- Analyze operational processes to align with business objectives and patient care needs.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Leadership development and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
