Chief Executive Officer (Institution Superintendent) - Summit Behavioral Healthcare - PN: 20048021 - Cincinnati

Job summary

Do you have the vision and leadership to shape the future of mental health care in Ohio? We're seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead Summit Behavioral Healthcare — a role that combines strategic oversight, community partnership, and hands-on leadership to ensure the highest quality of care for individuals living with serious mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Lead Hospital Operations – Oversee the administration of a state-operated psychiatric hospital serving clients with complex mental health needs.
• Shape the Future of Mental Health Care – Develop, implement, and evaluate a unified mental health delivery system, ensuring facility-wide programs align with OhioMHAS policy and community needs.
• Build & Support Teams – Supervise top-level leaders (physician administrator, nursing director, business administrator, program directors) and ensure accountability across all departments.
• Drive Quality & Compliance – Maintain accreditation standards (The Joint Commission, Medicaid, Medicare), ensuring services meet or exceed regulatory and professional benchmarks.
• Strengthen Community Partnerships – Collaborate with community mental health boards, Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services Boards, and local agencies to deliver integrated services in both hospital and community settings.
• Oversee Budget & Growth – Develop and manage multimillion-dollar budgets, approve facility projects (renovations, expansions, capital planning), and ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Represent & Advocate – Serve as the face of the facility, building trust with staff, unions, community partners, law enforcement, families, and the public.
• Lead Through Challenge – Provide steady leadership during crises (emergency codes, outages, public health events), ensuring continuity of care and staff safety.

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