Chief Operating Officer - Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital

Overview:

Chief Operating Officer (COO) Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital – West Bloomfield, MI

 

Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital is a brand-new, 192-bed inpatient facility providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Located on a tranquil 15-acre campus in West Bloomfield, Michigan, our hospital offers cutting-edge programs for individuals facing mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.

We’re seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead daily hospital operations and partner closely with clinical and administrative leaders. The ideal candidate will bring strong behavioral health operations experience, a strategic mindset, and a passion for driving excellence in care, safety, and service.

 

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities

Be part of a mission-driven team committed to transforming behavioral healthcare in Michigan. Apply today and help shape the future of mental health treatment at Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital.

 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee one or more departments to ensure efficient operations and the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective services.
• Implement and manage programs that foster employee commitment to quality and service excellence.
• Actively contribute to strategic planning initiatives, including regulatory compliance and quality improvement efforts.
• Serve as the acting facility leader in the absence of the CEO.
• Support the CEO in developing, communicating, and executing effective strategies and processes across the organization.
• Lead departmental staff, including recruitment, development, training, performance management, and communication, to ensure optimal team performance and operational efficiency.
• Assist in budget management, ensuring departments operate within financial limits.
• Analyze operational processes to align with business objectives and meet patient care needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
•  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years or more in a leadership role in a related field is required  
• Five or more years of hands-on clinical or hospital operations in the behavioral health field with supervisorial and personnel management experience
• P&L responsibilities over service lines and/or departments

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Independent clinical licensure in CA (LPCC, LMFT, LWSW) preferred.

 

 

 

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