Job Description

Chief Executive Officer (Behavioral Health Hospital)

Fort Wayne, IN (Onsite)
Full-Time | Executive Leadership | Relocation Available

Lead. Transform. Deliver Impact Where It Matters Most.

We are partnering with a mission-driven behavioral health organization seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead hospital operations, elevate clinical quality, and drive sustainable growth across a multi-service care environment.

This is a high-impact leadership role for an operator who thrives at the intersection of clinical excellence, regulatory precision, and business performance .

What You'll Own:

• Full operational leadership of a behavioral health hospital, including clinical quality, financial performance, and regulatory compliance
• Development and execution of strategic business plans , driving census growth and EBITDA performance
• Oversight of licensure, accreditation (Joint Commission/CMS), and continuous survey readiness
• Recruitment, development, and retention of high-performing clinical and leadership teams
• Expansion of continuum of care services , including outpatient and community-based programs
• Relationship building across medical staff, community stakeholders, and referral networks
• Leadership of payer strategy, contract negotiations, and revenue growth initiatives

What You Bring:

• Proven experience as a CEO, COO, or senior operator in a behavioral health, acute care, or managed care setting
• Deep expertise in hospital operations, clinical quality, and regulatory compliance (JCAHO/CMS)
• Strong track record of driving census growth, financial performance, and operational turnaround or expansion
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and physician partnerships
• High emotional intelligence with a visible, hands-on leadership style

What Success Looks Like:

• Exceeding patient care quality and satisfaction benchmarks
• Achieving consistent financial and operational performance targets
• Maintaining best-in-class regulatory outcomes and survey readiness
• Building and retaining a high-performing, mission-aligned leadership team
• Strengthening community presence and referral network growth

Why This Opportunity:

This is an opportunity to step into a visible, enterprise-critical leadership role where you will directly shape patient outcomes, organizational culture, and long-term growth.

Why Partner with Us:

At Northwest Talent Solutions LLC, we operate differently:

• Precision over volume – We align you to roles that match your experience, impact, and leadership scope
• Speed & transparency – We move quickly and keep you informed at every step
• Access to exclusive opportunities – We partner directly with hiring executives on confidential, high-impact searches
• Executive-level advocacy – We position you effectively to ensure your experience is fully understood and valued

Ready to Lead at the Highest Level?

If you are a results-driven behavioral health leader ready to take full ownership of a hospital and drive meaningful impact—we want to hear from you.

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