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Job description
A premier behavioral health hospital in Las Vegas is seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead hospital operations, strengthen financial performance, and drive strategic growth.
This organization operates the largest behavioral health hospital in the region , serving a highly acute patient population within a state-of-the-art, newly built facility that is widely recognized as one of the most modern and well-designed behavioral health hospitals in the market.
The CEO will oversee all operational, clinical, and financial performance while partnering with physicians, leadership teams, and corporate stakeholders to ensure exceptional patient care, operational excellence, and continued growth.
This role is ideal for an experienced hospital executive with a background in acute psychiatric or behavioral health hospital operations who can lead effectively in a competitive healthcare environment and deliver measurable performance improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and operational oversight for a large behavioral health hospital
Drive hospital performance, including census growth, financial performance, and operational efficiency
Lead and mentor the executive leadership team across clinical, operational, and administrative functions
Strengthen relationships with physicians, referral sources, and community partners
Oversee payer relations and support contract negotiation strategies
Identify opportunities to grow inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services
Support the development of new revenue-generating service lines
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality patient care outcomes
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence
Required Qualifications
Minimum 5–10 years of progressive hospital leadership experience
Minimum 3–5 years in an executive leadership role within an acute psychiatric or acute care hospital
Prior CEO or hospital executive leadership experience strongly preferred
Experience within behavioral health and substance use disorder programs
Experience operating in competitive healthcare markets
Strong experience with payer relations and contract negotiations
Experience working with physicians and medical staff leadership
Preferred Background
Successful candidates often come from leadership roles such as:
Chief Executive Officer
Hospital CEO
Chief Operating Officer
Vice President of Hospital Operations
Hospital Administrator
Chief Nursing Officer with executive leadership scope
within:
Acute psychiatric hospitals
Behavioral health hospital systems
Acute medical hospitals with behavioral health units
Leadership Profile
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
High emotional intelligence and leadership presence
Strategic thinking combined with operational discipline
Analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
Compensation
Base salary commensurate with experience
Performance-based bonus opportunity
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Worksite address
las vegas, NV, 89105, US
Who can apply
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