Chief Executive 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. Learn more about Texas Behavioral Health Center here!

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

The Vice President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Texas Behavioral Health Center (TBHC) will be responsible for the executive oversight of the Texas Behavioral Health Center, including inpatient, outpatient, and community‑based behavioral health services. 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.

This role will provide vision and strategic planning in the dynamic health care landscape, driving operational excellence in high‑quality, patient‑centered care with an emphasis on psychiatric and behavioral health services, and fostering essential alliances and partnerships within the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, community and across UT Southwestern Medical Center. Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Health System Affairs the TBHC CEO is a vital member of the health system’s executive leadership team.

• 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 fosters an environment of respect, collaboration, competence, transparency, innovation, and principle‑driven management. Maintains a positive work environment, promoting a service‑oriented culture, and a culture of collaboration and engagement where everyone is valued. Drives change initiatives, maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment.
• Responsible for leading inpatient psychiatric services, behavioral health…