Chief Financial Officer Texas Behavioral Health Center

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Join our team and help launch the first state psychiatric hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth, where innovative caregivers will make a lasting impact on behavioral health in Texas.

The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state‑funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District through a partnership between UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

When fully operational, the 505,000‑square‑foot facility will house 292 beds – 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As DFW’s first state‑funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state‑of‑the‑art, patient‑centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery.

The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines.

As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world‑class academic medical center committed to patient‑centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission‑driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas.

The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) for the Texas Behavioral Health Center (TBHC) serves as the senior executive responsible for the strategic oversight, planning, and management of all financial functions of the organization. TBHC is a state‑funded psychiatric hospital in Dallas with approximately 296 beds, offering comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for adults and children, and serves as a cornerstone in expanding Texas's mental health infrastructure.

The TBHC CFO ensures that TBHC’s financial operations support high‑quality behavioral health services while complying with state laws, policies, and the biennial appropriations process. The TBHC CFO provides leadership in developing financial strategies, ensuring transparency, and optimizing use of state‑allocated resources to advance the mission of TBHC and UT Southwestern. The TBHC CFO will report directly to the TBHC Chief Executive Officer with a dotted‑line/matrix reporting structure to the UT Southwestern Health System Chief Finance Officer.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

• Develops and articulates the financial vision and strategy for TBHC, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and the constraints and opportunities of the state‑funded environment.
• Advises senior leadership on financial implications of strategic and operational decisions, particularly within the context of behavioral health service delivery.
• Leads the development, management, and oversight of TBHC's biennial operating and capital budgets, ensuring compliance with state appropriations, guidance from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), and all relevant statutes.
• Monitors expenditures and forecasts financial needs, proactively identifying variances and recommending adjustments to remain within biennial allocations.
• Ensures budget transparency and accuracy in all reporting to state oversight bodies.
• Oversees all financial operations, including accounting, purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, internal controls, and financial compliance.
• Maintains strong internal controls to safeguard state assets and ensure fiscal integrity.
• Provides financial guidance with respect to reducing operating costs; develops and implements a financial…