Chief Executive Officer (CEO - BH) The Meadows

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) The Meadows Psychiatric Center The Meadows Psychiatric Center is a 117‑bed behavioral health hospital located in Centre Hall, PA. It sits on a 52‑acre campus in a valley of gently rolling farmland minutes outside State College in Central Pennsylvania. The quiet, rural setting provides a calm environment conducive to recovery. As an integrated behavioral health care delivery system, The Meadows offers comprehensive services to children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Job Duties / Responsibilities Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organization’s mission, vision and values. Operational management of clinical and non‑clinical departments including Nursing, Admissions, Business Development, Process Improvement, Finance, Clinical Services, and Regulatory Affairs to drive patient care outcomes. Ensure hospital quality metrics are achieved through sound clinical processes following accreditation and regulatory agency guidelines. Recruit physicians and staff in targeted specialty areas, coordinate medical staff participation in new hospital ventures and targets, and develop new areas of medical care offered at the hospital. Supervise the development of comprehensive outpatient care and ambulatory programs; develop positive relationships with local industry, local government, key health‑care providers, and the general public. Ensure timely submission of month‑end financial and operational reviews, and contribute to corporate‑wide strategic planning efforts. Communicate operational circumstances and events to supervisors and other relevant parties to keep all apprised. Achieve budgeted financial objectives. Effectively manage contract negotiations and ensure compliance with the commercial payor community. Increase revenues and income before inter‑company allocations, maintain or decrease the effective bad debt rate, achieve the margin percentage, and implement operating cost controls in areas such as staffing, supplies, and purchased services. Focus on census building efforts and strategic planning. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred. Currently working as a behavioral executive (e.g., CEO at a behavioral health facility) or as a director of a large acute‑care facility with a large multi‑unit psych department. Working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations. Advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management. Working knowledge of operations and financial management and marketing methods. Ability to travel a minimum of 10% of the time. Benefits Challenging and rewarding work environment. Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries. Competitive compensation. Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan. 401k plan with company match. Generous paid time off. Relocation benefits. Bonus opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr