Chief Executive Officer - API (PCN 065347)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for API.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality psychiatric and mental health services.
• Create and execute strategic plans that align with API's mission and objectives, fostering an environment and culture dedicated to achieving the organization's mission, vision, and values.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation standards.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement among staff.
• Lead efforts to enhance patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
• Manage financial performance, including budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation.
• Engage with Department of Family and Community Services leadership, division leaders, community partners, stakeholders, and policymakers to promote mental health awareness and advocacy.
• Represent API in public forums, legislative sessions, and professional organizations.
• Support and mentor senior leadership and staff, promoting professional development and growth.
• Operational management of clinical and non-clinical departments, including but not limited to: nursing, admissions, systems and process improvement, finance, clinical services, regulatory affairs, ensuring effective patient care outcomes.
• Ensure hospital quality metrics are achieved through sound clinical processes following accreditation and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Recruit physicians and staff in targeted specialty areas, coordinate medical staff participation in new hospital ventures and targets, and develop new areas of psychiatric care.
• Supervise the development of more comprehensive outpatient care and ambulatory programs.
• Develop positive relationships with local industry, local government, key healthcare providers, and the general public.
• Ensure the timely submission of month-end financial and operational reviews. Contribute to state and department-wide strategic planning efforts.
• Communicate operational circumstances and events to supervisors and other appropriate people to keep everyone apprised.
• Achieve budgeted financial objectives. Ensure achieving cost neutrality, and implement operating cost controls in staffing, supplies, purchased services, etc.
• Drive revenue growth through strategic initiatives and innovative healthcare solutions, while rigorously implementing cost-control measures in areas such as staffing, supplies, and purchased services to ensure financial performance aligns with projections and organizational goals.

These attributes ensure that a Chief Executive Officer can provide high-quality care, maintain regulatory compliance, and create a positive environment for both patients and staff.

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field. A clinical background in psychiatry, psychology, or a related discipline is highly desirable.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a healthcare or mental health setting.
• Acute psychiatric hospital chief executive officer 2 years or chief operating officer: 3 years (Required).
• Proven track record of successful management and organizational leadership.
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric and mental health care practices, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans, manage financial resources, and lead complex organizations.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, community engagement, and staff development.

For specific information in reference to the position, please contact the hiring manager:   
Name: Marian Sweet, Division Director
Email:  marian.sweet@alaska.gov