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Acadia Healthcare • Jacksonville, FL, US
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Chief Executive Officer New Behavioral Health Hospital in Jacksonville, FL

Lead the Launch of Acadia's Newest Flagship Facility in Florida

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the opening and operations of our newly constructed 144-bed behavioral health hospital in St. Johns, Floridajust outside Jacksonville. Coastal Pines will be a modern, purpose-built facility and a cornerstone of behavioral health care in Northeast Florida, designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality psychiatric services in the region. The hospital will offer a full continuum of services including inpatient psychiatric care, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).

As CEO, you will have the unique opportunity to build and lead a premier behavioral health facility from the ground up. Reporting to a Division President, the CEO will be responsible for all aspects of startup execution, regulatory compliance, staffing, strategic planning, business development, and ongoing operational excellence.

This is an ideal role for an experienced behavioral health executive who thrives in a growth environment and is passionate about expanding access to quality care in communities with high unmet need.

Our leaders are equipped with the tools, support, and benefits they need to thrive :

  • Competitive compensation package including performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match through Acadia Healthcare
  • Equity / stock-based incentive awards for long-term financial growth
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days
  • Executive onboarding and support, leveraging Acadia's national infrastructure
  • Growth opportunities within Acadia's expansive network of 250+ behavioral health facilities

We are seeking a strategic, mission-driven healthcare executive who will :

  • Lead all facets of hospital operationsclinical, financial, and administrativewith integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence
  • Cultivate a strong and compassionate leadership team that prioritizes patient safety, staff engagement, and service delivery
  • Engage the local community and stakeholders to enhance awareness, strengthen referral relationships, and build lasting trust

    • Ideal candidates will bring :

  • Prior executive leadership experience in a behavioral health or acute care setting
  • Deep understanding of healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, and behavioral health trends
  • A passion for expanding access to behavioral health services and improving outcomes for underserved populations

    • If you're ready to lead with purpose and drive lasting impact in the behavioral health space, we invite you to consider joining us at Coastal Pines Behavioral Health.

    The 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 outcomes
  • appropriate fiscal management
  • maintenance of licensure, accreditation and other regulatory criteria
  • implementation of focused business development processes
  • medical staff compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines
  • Organizes 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 business 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 psychiatrists to increase the scope of service offerings at the facility.
  • Effectively work with corporate contracting team to manage and direct contract negotiations and contract compliance with the commercial 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, 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 and the relevant state-based facility association.
  • 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. Practice financial acumen in managing budgets and census.
  • 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 new Chief Executive Officer be visible within the hospital.
  • Ensure the facility is financially sound and has a positive operating margin.
  • Increase both the occupancy and payor mix as well as increase customer satisfaction.
  • Shift the culture toward innovation, advancing opportunities for revenue diversification and virtual programs and services.
  • Promote a foundation for, and a culture of diversity, equity, inclusiveness, transparency, and collaboration throughout facility. 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 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.

    • Education / 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.
  • 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.
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