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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Rio Vista Behavioral Health

Rio Vista Behavioral Health
El Paso, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

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Overview :

Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 250 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S.

Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Rio Vista Behavioral Health

Are you a visionary leader ready to make a profound impact in the field of behavioral healthcare? Rio Vista Behavioral Health, located in the heart of El Paso, Texas, is seeking a dynamic and innovative Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to guide our facility into the future of mental health and addiction treatment.

At Rio Vista, we offer a full continuum of care—including inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs—designed to transform the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges and substance use disorders. As CEO, you will have the unique opportunity to lead a compassionate team committed to providing cutting-edge, patient-centered care in a supportive, healing environment.

Why Join Rio Vista?

  • Lead an organization that is on the front lines of behavioral health, making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
  • Shape the strategic direction of a state-of-the-art facility, driving growth and ensuring excellence in clinical outcomes.
  • Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about delivering the highest standards of care.

If you’re driven by the desire to lead with purpose and are ready to elevate Rio Vista Behavioral Health to new heights, we invite you to explore this exciting leadership opportunity.

To learn more, visit : https : / / www.riovistabehavioral.com

Responsibilities :

The successful Chief Executive Officer candidate will :

  • Be instrumental in developing a culture that emphasizes high quality care and patient safety.
  • Manage day-to-day operations and staff to achieve objectives in 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
  • Organize the day-to-day management and operation of the facility through departmentalization, delegation, and alignment of responsibilities to meet patient care and business objectives.
  • Create and maintain a network of local constituency groups including government agencies, local businesses, affiliate health providers, and the surrounding community.
  • Appraise leadership team performance, assess competencies, and provide coaching / corrective action as appropriate.
  • Ensure participation of staff in facility / program-wide in-service and continuing education programs.
  • Recruit allied health professionals and psychiatrists to increase the scope of service offerings.
  • Work with corporate contracting team to manage and direct contract negotiations and compliance with the commercial payer community.
  • Lead development of continuum of care to include comprehensive outpatient services and community-based programs.
  • Serve as the final authority for resolution of staff performance concerns and performance improvement activities.
  • Attend and chair periodic meetings with the governing body, medical staff, executive management team, and other departments.
  • Abide by all company policies and procedures and operate with the highest integrity and professionalism.
  • Remain current in all national healthcare-based initiatives through participation in relevant organizations.
  • Ensure an effective survey readiness plan is always active.
  • Ensure adherence to the Corporate Compliance program.
  • Confirm and lead accurate Governing Board reporting and quarterly calls.
  • Guarantee prompt follow-up of any patient safety issues.
  • Ensure appropriate support for QAPI activities.
  • Demonstrate high leadership skills resulting in efficient planning, development, and implementation.
  • Identify critical issues and maintain a deep understanding of the marketplace, customers, and broad forces affecting the organization.
  • Manage the performance of the organization to the budget and financial goals.
  • Support the executive team in achieving goals that fulfill the mission and vision of the organization.
  • Key Responsibilities :

  • Enhance the reputation of the organization within the community regarding mental health and addiction treatment.
  • Establish credibility among organization and facility leadership, staff, and nursing leadership.
  • Ensure the facility is financially sound with a positive operating margin.
  • Increase occupancy and payor mix as well as customer satisfaction.
  • Shift the culture toward innovation and revenue diversification.
  • Promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusiveness, transparency, and collaboration.
  • Build a culture focused on performance improvement and service excellence.
  • Further develop a clear strategy for the organization as the voice for mental health and addiction treatment in the U.S.
  • Qualifications :

    Education / Certification :

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Marketing, Clinical Discipline, or related discipline required.
  • A Master's degree in health care administration, business administration, Clinical Discipline or related field preferred.
  • Knowledge and Work Experience :

  • 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.
  • Thorough knowledge of facility administration and clinical operations.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks / projects simultaneously within inflexible timeframes.
  • Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive data.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws governing mental health and addiction treatment.
  • Transformational leader with strong financial acumen.
  • Experience working with HR to develop succession plans.
  • English sufficient to provide and receive instructions / directions.
  • Personal Characteristics :

  • Uncompromising passion for and alignment with the mission; empathy toward those in crisis.
  • Authentic individual with integrity, capable of being decisive and holding teams accountable.
  • Visible, inspiring leader who listens and collaborates.
  • Innovative leader capable of leveraging technology.
  • Exceptional communicator with high emotional intelligence.
  • Commitment to embrace and advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
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