Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health HospitalMethodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital is a 96-bed acute behavioral health hospital developed through a partnership between Methodist Health System, the region's premier not-for-profit healthcare provider, and Acadia Healthcare, the nation's largest standalone behavioral health company. Located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, just minutes from downtown Omaha, the hospital serves patients across Southwest Iowa and the Greater Omaha region, helping address the growing need for high-quality behavioral healthcare.The hospital provides a comprehensive continuum of behavioral health services for adults, seniors, and adolescents, including inpatient psychiatric care, dual diagnosis treatment, geriatric psychiatry, child and adolescent programs, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). Since opening, the facility has become an important resource for patients, families, referral sources, and community partners throughout the region.We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and operationally focused Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the hospital into its next phase of growth and success. This is a unique opportunity to assume leadership of a newly established behavioral health hospital with a strong foundation, exceptional partnership support, and significant opportunities for continued expansion and community impact.What We OfferAt Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital, we invest in our team with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth:Competitive salary with a lucrative bonus opportunityMedical, dental, and vision insurance tailored to your needsAcadia Healthcare 401(k) plan with company matchStock-based awards, offering an opportunity to benefit from the company's achievements and build long-term financial valueGenerous paid time off, including vacation, sick days, personal days, extended sick leave, and holidaysAccess to an exceptional training program to sharpen your skillsCareer advancement opportunities within Acadia's extensive national network of hospitals and facilitiesResponsibilitiesThe successful Chief Executive Officer candidate will:Be instrumental in developing a culture that emphasizes high quality care and patient safety.Manages day-to-day operations and staff so that the facility achieves its objectives in all of the following key performance areas:effective patient care outcomesstaff and patient satisfactiondeeply partnered relationship with Tufts and their internal/external stakeholdersintegration with Tufts around our shared mission, vision, values, clinical excellence expectations, and professional operationsappropriate fiscal managementmaintenance of licensure, accreditation and other regulatory criteriaimplementation of focused business development processesmedical staff compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelinesOrganizes the day-to-day management and operation of the Facility through departmentalization, delegation and alignment of responsibilities to meet the facility's patient care and operational objectives.Create and maintain a network of local constituency groups to include government agencies, local businesses, affiliate health providers, and the surrounding community.Appraises leadership team performance, both of individual members and the team, assesses competencies, and provides coaching/corrective action as appropriate under the direction of the governing body.Ensure participation of staff in facility/program wide in-service and continuing education programs, including those specific to the treatment of adults, seniors, adolescents, and families.Recruit allied health professionals and/or physicians/psychiatrists to increase the quality scope of service offerings at the facility.Effectively work with corporate contracting team to manage and direct contract negotiations and contract compliance with the payer community to include rate negotiations and services provided. Oversee contract relationships to include regular reporting on contract performance as well as new revenue generation and growth.Leads development of continuum of care to include comprehensive outpatient services and community-based programs.Serves as the final authority for resolution of staff performance concerns and performance improvement activities as appropriate.Routinely attends and as appropriate, chairs periodic meetings with the governing body, medical staff, executive management team, JV Board of Directors, and other departments of the facility.Abides by all company policies and procedures and operates with the highest personal integrity and professionalism.Remains current in all national healthcare-based initiatives through participation in such organizations as NAPHS, NABH, and the relevant state-based facility associations.Ensure an effective survey readiness plan is always active including a comprehensive auditing plan, corrective actions taken to address noncompliant areas, and preventative actions to maintain continuous accreditation and regulatory compliance.Ensure adherence to the Corporate Compliance program including timely follow-up with reported compliance issues, staff training, and proactive auditing.Confirm and lead accurate Governing Board reporting and quarterly calls.Guarantee prompt, thorough follow-up of any patient safety issues including system-issue corrections and proactive assessment of high-risk areas.Ensure appropriate support for QAPI activities including direct and leadership staff resources, training, and other requirements.Consistently demonstrate a high level of leadership skills resulting in efficient planning, development and implementation. Assist in the development of and implementation of long-range goals and annual objectives.Identify critical issues and maintain a deep understanding of the marketplace, customers and the broad forces that affect the organization's future.Manage the performance of the organization to the budget and short- and long-term financial goals. Focus on execution.Support the executive team – to achieve goals and objectives that fulfill the mission and vision of the organization.Key Responsibilities:Continually enhance the reputation of the organization within the community regarding mental health, addiction, treatment and recovery and broaden that community involvement.Earn the trust and establish credibility among the organization and facility leadership, the staff nurses, medical staff, and nursing leadership. It is essential that the Chief Executive Officer be visible and fully engaged within the hospital.Promote a foundation for, and a culture of diversity, equity, inclusiveness, transparency, and collaboration throughout facility and with the ECU Health partner. The end results will be high employee engagement, strong employee morale, as well as high patient, physician, and clinical staff satisfaction that are continuously improving.Continue to build a culture that is focused on performance improvement, quality, and service excellence as the organization strives to be the industry leader in mental health and addiction treatment.Further develop and refine a clear strategy such that the organization is seen as the voice for mental health, addiction, treatment, and recovery in the U.S.QualificationsEducation/Certification:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Marketing, Clinical Discipline, or related discipline is required. A Master's degree in health care administration, business administration, Clinical Discipline or related field is preferred.Knowledge and Work Experience:Minimum of three to five years of experience in senior leadership or CEO role in a behavioral health, acute care, and/or managed care environment. Successful new hospital or treatment program tart up experience is highly preferred.Demonstrates thorough knowledge of facility administration and clinical operations. Experience in turning around an organization as well as the ability to direct crisis and inpatient behavioral health services.Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within inflexible timeframes. Ability to adapt to frequent priority changes.Initiative-taking and self-directed with effective communication and problem-solving skills.Ability to work professionally with sensitive, proprietary data & information while maintaining confidentiality.Excellent people skills including the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external and special emphasis on the Tufts Health system leaders, departments, and stakeholders.Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.Must be organized and work well under pressure while multi-tasking in a demanding environment; must be able to effectively react to emergencies.Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing mental health and addiction treatment inpatient services and related funding (CMS, Joint Commission, AHCA, DCS, HIPAA, 42 CFR). Strong knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation standards and the proven ability to lead successful licensure, accreditation, and compliance efforts in a behavioral health