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Acadia HealthcareCouncil Bluffs, IA, US
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital

Methodist Health System, the region's most established not-for-profit provider, has partnered with Acadia Healthcare, the nation's largest standalone behavioral health company, to open a new 96-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This marks Acadia's first acute psychiatric facility in Iowa, expanding much-needed access to behavioral health services across Southwest Iowa and the Greater Omaha area. Just minutes from downtown Omaha, Council Bluffs blends small-town charm with city convenienceoffering affordable living, great schools, and a strong sense of communitymaking it an ideal location for this important new facility.

Scheduled to open in early 2026, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital will offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care for adults, seniors, and youth, including programs for mood disorders, dual diagnosis, geriatric psychiatry, child & adolescent care, PHP / IOP, and ECT. The facility will play a vital role in addressing the region's significant behavioral health bed shortage.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the launch and long-term operations of this flagship hospital. This is a unique opportunity to build a behavioral health hospital from the ground uppartnering with Nebraska Methodist, a trusted regional health system with a 130+ year legacy of excellence.

What We Offer

  • At Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital, we invest in our team with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth :
  • Competitive salary with a lucrative bonus opportunity
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance tailored to your needs
  • Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan with company match
  • Stock-based awards, offering an opportunity to benefit from the company's achievements and build long-term financial value
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick days, personal days, extended sick leave, and holidays
  • Access to an exceptional training program to sharpen your skills
  • Career advancement opportunities within Acadia's extensive national network of hospitals and facilities

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
  • Staff and patient satisfaction
  • Deeply partnered relationship with Tufts and their internal / external stakeholders
  • Integration with Tufts around our shared mission, vision, values, clinical excellence expectations, and professional operations
  • 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 operational 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 / or physicians / psychiatrists to increase the quality scope of service offerings at the facility.
  • Effectively work with corporate contracting team to manage and direct contract negotiations and contract compliance with the 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, JV Board of Directors, 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, NABH, and the relevant state-based facility associations.
  • 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.
  • 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 Chief Executive Officer be visible and fully engaged within the hospital.
  • Promote a foundation for, and a culture of diversity, equity, inclusiveness, transparency, and collaboration throughout the facility and with the ECU Health partner. 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 mental health and 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. Successful new hospital or treatment program start-up experience is highly preferred.
  • 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 and special emphasis on the Tufts Health system leaders, departments, and stakeholders.
  • 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
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