Behavioral Health Hospital Administrator A growing behavioral health organization is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Hospital Administrator to oversee operations for an inpatient psychiatric hospital in the Stuart area. This facility will initially focus on high-acuity inpatient psychiatric care, with long-term plans to expand into additional behavioral health services and levels of care in the future. The organization is seeking a proven operational leader with strong psychiatric hospital experience who can help build a stable, compliant, patient-focused program while assisting in the future growth and expansion of the hospital. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day operations of a high-acuity inpatient psychiatric hospital Lead operational strategy, staffing, compliance, and patient census initiatives Ensure facility readiness and compliance with Joint Commission standards, state licensure requirements, and behavioral health regulations Partner with clinical leadership to maintain high standards of patient care, safety, and operational efficiency Drive employee engagement, retention, and leadership development across departments Oversee operational budgets, KPIs, staffing models, and hospital performance metrics Collaborate with executive leadership on future expansion plans, additional service lines, and long-term hospital growth initiatives Build and maintain relationships with referral sources, hospitals, and community stakeholders Requirements 5+ years of leadership experience within inpatient psychiatric hospital operations Current or recent experience as a Behavioral Health Administrator, Executive Director, Director of Operations, or similar leadership role within acute psychiatric care strongly preferred Experience overseeing high-acuity inpatient psychiatric services required Strong knowledge of Joint Commission standards, behavioral health regulations, and state licensing requirements Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and hospital operations Experience with hospital startup, expansion, turnaround, or program development highly preferred Knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare and behavioral health reimbursement structures preferred Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred Preferred Background Acute inpatient psychiatric hospital leadership Behavioral health administration Executive Director or hospital operations leadership High-acuity psychiatric care Joint Commission readiness and compliance Hospital growth and expansion initiatives Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary + bonus opportunity Full benefits package PTO and paid holidays Opportunity for long-term growth within an expanding behavioral health organization This position is ideal for a hands-on behavioral health leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about building and growing high-quality inpatient psychiatric programs.

Pay:

$130,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

Behavioral health hospital: 5 years (Preferred) Behavioral health administrator/

Executive Director:

3 years (Preferred) High acuity inpatient psych: 3 years (Preferred) Behavioral health hospital growth and expansion: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person