Chief Executive Officer (Behavioral Health Hospital)
Fort Wayne, IN (Onsite)
Full-Time | Executive Leadership | Relocation Available
Lead. Transform. Deliver Impact Where It Matters Most.
We are partnering with a mission-driven behavioral health organization seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead hospital operations, elevate clinical quality, and drive sustainable growth across a multi-service care environment.
This is a high-impact leadership role for an operator who thrives at the intersection of clinical excellence, regulatory precision, and business performance.
What You'll Own:
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Full operational leadership of a behavioral health hospital, including clinical quality, financial performance, and regulatory compliance
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Development and execution of strategic business plans, driving census growth and EBITDA performance
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Oversight of licensure, accreditation (Joint Commission/CMS), and continuous survey readiness
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Recruitment, development, and retention of high-performing clinical and leadership teams
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Expansion of continuum of care services, including outpatient and community-based programs
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Relationship building across medical staff, community stakeholders, and referral networks
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Leadership of payer strategy, contract negotiations, and revenue growth initiatives
What You Bring:
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Proven experience as a CEO, COO, or senior operator in a behavioral health, acute care, or managed care setting
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Deep expertise in hospital operations, clinical quality, and regulatory compliance (JCAHO/CMS)
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Strong track record of driving census growth, financial performance, and operational turnaround or expansion
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Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and physician partnerships
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High emotional intelligence with a visible, hands-on leadership style
What Success Looks Like:
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Exceeding patient care quality and satisfaction benchmarks
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Achieving consistent financial and operational performance targets
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Maintaining best-in-class regulatory outcomes and survey readiness
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Building and retaining a high-performing, mission-aligned leadership team
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Strengthening community presence and referral network growth
Why This Opportunity:
This is an opportunity to step into a visible, enterprise-critical leadership role where you will directly shape patient outcomes, organizational culture, and long-term growth.
Why Partner with Us:
At Northwest Talent Solutions LLC, we operate differently:
- Precision over volume – We align you to roles that match your experience, impact, and leadership scope
- Speed & transparency – We move quickly and keep you informed at every step
- Access to exclusive opportunities – We partner directly with hiring executives on confidential, high-impact searches
- Executive-level advocacy – We position you effectively to ensure your experience is fully understood and valued
Ready to Lead at the Highest Level?
If you are a results-driven behavioral health leader ready to take full ownership of a hospital and drive meaningful impact—we want to hear from you.
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