Chief Executive Officer; CEO

Chief Executive Officer – Palmetto Low country Behavioral Health

Location:

North Charleston, SC (Palmetto Low country Behavioral Health is a 108‑bed inpatient psychiatric hospital in Charleston, SC). Salary: $63,000.00–$72,000.00.

Palmetto Low country Behavioral Health provides comprehensive psychiatric and substance‑abuse services, including specialized care for veterans through the Patriot Support Program. The facility is part of Universal Health Services (UHS), a Fortune 300 healthcare provider with approximately 99,000 employees nationwide.

• Lead the organization and foster a culture aligned with the mission, vision, and values.
• Operate and manage clinical and non‑clinical departments (Nursing, Admissions, Business Development, Process Improvement, Finance, Clinical Services, Regulatory Affairs) to improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure quality metrics are met through sound clinical processes and adherence to accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Recruit physicians and staff in targeted specialty areas, coordinate medical staff participation, and build new medical care offerings.
• Supervise development of outpatient care and ambulatory programs, and cultivate relationships with local industry, government, health‑care partners, and the public.
• Prepare and submit month‑end financial and operational reviews; assist in corporate‑wide strategic planning.
• Communicate operational circumstances and events to supervisors and relevant stakeholders.
• Achieve budgeted financial objectives, manage contract negotiations, and maintain or reduce bad‑debt rates and operating costs.
• Drive census growth and strategic planning efforts.

• Bachelor’s Degree required;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Current experience as a behavioral‑health executive (e.g., CEO of a behavioral‑health facility) or director of a large acute‑care psych department.
• In‑depth knowledge of behavioral‑health management practices, clinical operations, state and federal regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Strong understanding of operations, financial management and marketing methods.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 10% of the time.

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Relocation assistance.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

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