Chief Executive Officer; CEO - Maple Heights Behavioral Health

Overview

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Maple Heights Behavioral Health

Maple Heights Behavioral Health is a premier, state‑of‑the‑art inpatient hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, committed to delivering compassionate, evidence‑based care to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Our 120‑bed facility serves both adults and seniors through a full continuum of inpatient programs designed to support long‑term recovery and overall wellness.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our growing organization. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of behavioral healthcare in the region by driving operational excellence, fostering strategic growth, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. The ideal candidate is a proven healthcare leader with a deep commitment to behavioral health and a passion for building high‑performing teams.

Why Join Us?

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Annual Performance Bonus & Incentive Plan
• Equity/Stock Options
• Comprehensive Relocation Assistance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Robust Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Executive Onboarding & Leadership Development

Be part of a mission‑driven team making a lasting impact in the lives of individuals and families. Lead with purpose at Maple Heights Behavioral Health.

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
  • 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…