Chief Executive Officer - Acute Psychiatric Hospital Greater Nashville, TN Area

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – TrustPoint Hospital

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Lead one of Middle Tennessee's largest and most clinically complex behavioral health hospitals. TrustPoint Hospital is a 217‑bed facility serving children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As CEO, you will provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for a full continuum of care. The organization is mission‑driven and focused on access, quality, and outcomes. Murfreesboro is a growing community in the greater Nashville healthcare market, and TrustPoint is well known for its referral relationships and its commitment to patients with complex needs.

The Opportunity

• Lead a high‑acuity, multi‑service hospital with a strong reputation in the community
• Guide one of the few behavioral health hospitals with a dedicated Adult IDD program, and shape its planned expansion, including a future adolescent IDD program
• Build on an established leadership team and well‑developed referral partnerships
• Advance patient safety, quality, regulatory excellence, and workforce stability
• Drive census growth, admissions performance, and operational and financial results

Leadership Scope & Impact

• Executive oversight of a 217‑bed inpatient behavioral health hospital with outpatient programming
• Full accountability for operations, financial performance, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and medical staff relationships
• Leadership of adult and geriatric, adolescent and child, and adult IDD programs, plus partial hospitalization (PHP) and virtual intensive outpatient (IOP) services
• Strategic responsibility for program development and service line growth
• Direct leadership of a multidisciplinary executive and clinical leadership team · Focus on admissions and front‑end operations, discharge planning, recruitment and retention, and revenue cycle and expense management

What We're Looking For

• Seasoned behavioral health CEO who can unite a team around a shared vision
• Hands‑on leader who is engaged in daily operations and keeps the full strategic picture in view
• Balanced clinical and business perspective, with a record of improving quality, compliance, and financial performance
• Collaborative, visible, accountability‑driven leadership style · Minimum of three years of prior hospital CEO experience

Executive Benefits & Support

• Competitive executive compensation with performance‑based incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match · Generous paid time off and executive scheduling flexibility
• Relocation assistance available, if needed
• Strong operational, clinical, and compliance support through a national behavioral healthcare platform

Mission & Community Alignment

• Lead an organization dedicated to compassionate, patient‑centered behavioral healthcare
• Advance evidence‑based treatment and a culture of safety, quality, and ethical care
• Serve as a visible advocate for behavioral health services across Middle Tennessee
• Strengthen relationships with community partners, referral sources, health systems, and payors

About TrustPoint Hospital

TrustPoint Hospital is a 217‑bed behavioral health hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, along with specialized care for adults with IDD.

Services include:

• Inpatient psychiatric stabilization and treatment
• Adult and geriatric programs
• Adolescent and child programs
• Adult IDD inpatient program, with planned expansion
• Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and virtual Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), including adolescent services
• Age‑appropriate programming delivered by a multidisciplinary clinical team

Enterprise Leadership & Strategy

Lead the overall operation and performance of the hospital, aligning strategy with Acadia’s mission and values

Develop and execute strategic business plans, capital plans, and operating budgets in partnership with the governing body and medical staff

Leverage local market expertise to drive sustainable growth, access, and service line expansion

Identify opportunities to enhance performance through innovation, analytics, and operational efficiency

Financial & Operational Performance

Deliver consistent achievement of census growth and EBITDA targets

Oversee fiscal management, payer contracting, and revenue optimization strategies

Ensure disciplined execution across all operational priorities, balancing short-term results with long-term sustainability

Quality, Safety & Regulatory Excellence

Maintain continuous survey readiness and ensure full compliance with all licensure, accreditation, and regulatory standards

Champion a culture of safety and accountability, ensuring prompt resolution of patient safety concerns

Lead performance improvement and QAPI initiatives to drive best-in-class patient outcomes and satisfaction

Talent & Culture

Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing leadership team and clinical workforce

Build a culture rooted in accountability, engagement, and continuous development

Foster an environment aligned to an employee value proposition that supports caregivers and strengthens retention

Medical Staff & Clinical Collaboration

Partner closely with the Medical Director and medical staff to ensure excellence in clinical care delivery

Expand service offerings through physician and allied health recruitment

Community Engagement & Business Development

Serve as the face of the hospital within the community

Build strong relationships with referral sources, government agencies, and healthcare partners

Position the hospital as the provider of choice through meaningful engagement and market insight

Leadership & Governance

Provide clear direction and accountability across the facility

Lead governing board engagement and reporting

Drive a high-performance culture grounded in integrity, collaboration, and results

Required Experience

Demonstrated experience operating an acute psychiatric or behavioral health hospital is required; prior CEO experience strongly preferred

Minimum 3 to 5 years in a CEO role within behavioral health, acute care, or a related healthcare environment

Proven success in driving financial, quality, regulatory, and operational performance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Marketing, or a related field

MBA or MHA strongly preferred

Capabilities

Deep understanding of hospital operations, behavioral health delivery models, and regulatory requirements

Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, growth strategies, and payer relationships

Skilled at building and leading high-performing teams and fostering accountability

Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills

Ability to navigate complexity, adapt to change, and lead with a solution-oriented mindset

High integrity with the ability to manage sensitive information professionally

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a leadership position. It is an opportunity to:

Shape the future of behavioral health care in your community

Expand access to life-changing treatment

Develop exceptional teams and leaders

Deliver meaningful outcomes for patients and families

If you are a proven healthcare executive with acute psychiatric hospital leadership experience and a passion for advancing care, we invite you to apply. Join us and Lead Care with Light.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We believe a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver compassionate care and better serve our patients, their families, and the communities we serve.

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