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Acadia Healthcare · 1 hour ago

Chief Executive Officer - Lakeland Behavioral Health

Springfield, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer for Lakeland Behavioral Health System, a 106-bed psychiatric facility located in Springfield, Missouri. The CEO will lead the organization in delivering exceptional patient care while fostering community partnerships and driving operational excellence.

Mental Health Care

Responsibilities

Set the vision for exceptional patient care and community impact

Inspire and empower a diverse, mission-driven team

Drive performance through operational excellence, growth, and innovation

Build partnerships with schools, providers, and referral networks to expand access

Champion mental health advocacy — turning challenges into opportunities for healing and hope

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Behavioral health leadershipFinancial acumenOperational excellenceCrisis managementHealthcare administrationRegulatory complianceTeam developmentEmpathyDiversityInclusionCommunication skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Marketing, Clinical Discipline, or related discipline

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

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 facility

Capable of working within established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the organization

A transformational leader, well known and well respected, ideally with Hospital Administrator experience or in a similarly visible leadership position

Strong financial acumen and business orientation with a working knowledge of fiscal management and business development processes

History of developing high-performing teams and creating followership

Experience working with HR to develop robust succession plans that identify, develop, and advance the next generation of leaders

English sufficient to provide and receive instructions/directions

Uncompromising passion for and alignment with the mission; empathy toward those who are in crisis or suffer a mental health and substance use disorder

An authentic, honest individual with steadfast integrity who leads with empathy, trust and transparency, balanced with an ability to be decisive and firm, holding people and teams accountable and driving toward change

Visible, inspiring leader who brings gravitas and one who carries themselves with humility and is a self-aware servant leader who listens and collaborates across the organization; leads with gratitude and grace

A visionary, innovative leader, capable of leveraging technology and advancing the organization to achieve the greatest impact toward its mission

An engaged leader who acts with courage and is willing and able to make complex decisions that are in the best interest of the organization

Exceptional communicator with high emotional intelligence and outstanding people skills

Promotes a culture of accountability

Commitment to embrace and advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives

Highly strategic with strong execution skills with the ability to direct crisis and inpatient behavioral health services

Preferred

Master's degree in health care administration, business administration, Clinical Discipline or related field

Benefits

Competitive executive compensation with performance incentives

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match and long-term equity opportunities

Generous PTO and executive-level flexibility

National network support through Acadia’s 250+ facilities nationwide

Career mobility and professional growth across the Acadia system

Company

Acadia Healthcare

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Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country.

Founded in 2005

Franklin, Tennessee, US

10001+ employees