Chief Executive Officer Job at Acadia Healthcare (St. Augustine)

Chief Executive Officer

Acadia Healthcare

Location:
United States , St. Augustine

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Health and Beauty

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Job Description:

Chief Executive Officer – New Behavioral Health Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. Lead the Launch of Acadia’s Newest Flagship Facility in Florida. Acadia Healthcare is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the opening and operations of our newly constructed 144-bed behavioral health hospital in St. Johns, Florida—just outside Jacksonville. Coastal Pines will be a modern, purpose-built facility and a cornerstone of behavioral health care in Northeast Florida, designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality psychiatric services in the region. The hospital will offer a full continuum of services including inpatient psychiatric care, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).

Job Responsibility:

Lead all facets of hospital operations—clinical, financial, and administrative—with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence
Cultivate a strong and compassionate leadership team that prioritizes patient safety, staff engagement, and service delivery
Engage the local community and stakeholders to enhance awareness, strengthen referral relationships, and build lasting trust
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.

Requirements:

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
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

Nice to have:

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

What we offer:

Competitive compensation package including performance-based incentives
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match through Acadia Healthcare
Equity/stock-based incentive awards for long-term financial growth
Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days
Executive onboarding and support, leveraging Acadia’s national infrastructure
Growth opportunities within Acadia’s expansive network of 250+ behavioral health facilities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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