Chief Executive Officer (CEO - BH) - Palm Shores/Suncoast Behavioral Health

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) We are seeking a dynamic CEO for Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center and Suncoast Behavioral Health Center in Bradenton, Florida. The CEO will direct day‑to‑day operations, manage staff, ensure high‑quality care, maintain compliance, grow the referral base, and manage fiscal operations. Responsibilities Account 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 facility quality metrics are achieved through sound clinical processes following accreditation and regulatory agency guidelines. Determine staffing needs and oversee hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of all clinical staff of the SUD program. Supervise the development of comprehensive care and treatment programs. Develop positive relationships with local industry, local government, potential key health care providers, and the general public. Ensure timely submission of month‑end financial and operational reviews, contribute to corporate‑wide strategic planning. Communicate circumstances and events of operations to supervisors and other appropriate people to keep all apprised. Achieve budgeted financial objectives. 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 staffing, supplies, purchased services, etc. Focus on census building efforts and strategic planning. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred. Currently working as an executive in a SUD‑focused PHP or treatment facility. 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, 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. 401(k) plan with company match. Generous paid time off. Relocation benefits. Bonus opportunity. UHS stock opportunity. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and openly support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr