About this opportunity
Alpine Vista lists this Chief Executive Officer (CEO) opportunity in colorado springs, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pay: $150K-$200K | Location: 3625 Parkmoor Village Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 | Schedule: Day Shift | On-Site and On Call as Needed.
About Alpine Vista
Alpine Vista Behavioral Health is a behavioral health provider in Colorado Springs that offers comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment services for adults. The organization provides acute inpatient psychiatric care, detox services, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and evidence-based therapies in a supportive, healing environment focused on stabilization, recovery, and long-term wellness.
Lead the Mission. Shape the Future of Behavioral Healthcare .
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the senior executive leader responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, financial performance, and clinical integrity of our psychiatric hospital. This role provides visionary leadership across inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and compliant psychiatric care while positioning the organization for sustainable growth and community impact.
This is a hands-on executive leadership role ideal for a proven behavioral health executive who can balance mission-driven care with strong business acumen, regulatory expertise, and people-centered leadership.
What You’ll Do
Provide overall leadership and accountability for hospital operations, clinical services, and business performance
Set and execute the organization’s strategic vision, aligning clinical excellence with financial sustainability
Ensure compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, state licensing agencies, and federal regulations
Partner closely with Medical Staff, Nursing, and Clinical Leadership to drive quality outcomes and patient safety
Lead financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue growth, and cost management
Foster a culture of safety, ethics, transparency, accountability, and compassion
Build and lead a high-performing executive team, developing future leaders
Serve as the primary representative to governing bodies, regulators, referral sources, and community partners
Oversee accreditation readiness, risk management, and continuous performance improvement initiatives
Drive service line growth, census development, and market positioning in behavioral health
What We’re Looking For
Master’s degree required (MBA, MHA, MSN, or related healthcare field)
10+ years of progressive executive leadership experience in behavioral health, psychiatric hospitals, or complex healthcare organizations
Demonstrated expertise in:
Psychiatric hospital operations
Regulatory compliance and accreditation
Financial and revenue cycle management
Physician and clinical team engagement
Proven track record of organizational growth, operational excellence, and culture building
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Prior CEO or COO experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health hospital
Experience leading both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services
Why You’ll Love It Here (Executive Benefits)
Multiple medical plan options, Vista Wellness (physician/pharmacy), Dental, Vision
Generous PTO and paid holidays
401(k) with company contribution
Life and disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000
Student loan forgiveness programs
Opportunity to lead a mission-driven organization making a lasting impact in behavioral healthcare
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Worksite address
colorado springs, CO, 80509, US
Who can apply
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