Acute Care, Behavioral Health, Benchmarking, Business Plan, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Community Programs, Content Management Systems (CMS), Contract Negotiation, Cross-Functional, Executive Recruiting, Financial Operations, Financial Regulations, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Leadership, Managed Care, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Revenue Growth, Strategic Planning, The Joint Commission (TJC)
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:
- Full operational leadership of a behavioral health hospital, including clinical quality, financial performance, and regulatory compliance
- Development and execution of strategic business plans, driving census growth and EBITDA performance
- Oversight of licensure, accreditation (Joint Commission/CMS), and continuous survey readiness
- Recruitment, development, and retention of high-performing clinical and leadership teams
- Expansion of continuum of care services, including outpatient and community-based programs
- Relationship building across medical staff, community stakeholders, and referral networks
- Leadership of payer strategy, contract negotiations, and revenue growth initiatives
What You Bring:
- Proven experience as a CEO, COO, or senior operator in a behavioral health, acute care, or managed care setting
- Deep expertise in hospital operations, clinical quality, and regulatory compliance (JCAHO/CMS)
- Strong track record of driving census growth, financial performance, and operational turnaround or expansion
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and physician partnerships
- High emotional intelligence with a visible, hands-on leadership style
What Success Looks Like:
- Exceeding patient care quality and satisfaction benchmarks
- Achieving consistent financial and operational performance targets
- Maintaining best-in-class regulatory outcomes and survey readiness
- Building and retaining a high-performing, mission-aligned leadership team
- 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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