Our client is a well-established, nationally recognized healthcare organization operating a 62-bed inpatient acute psychiatric facility in Aiken, SC. The facility delivers a full continuum of behavioral health services — crisis stabilization, short-term inpatient hospitalization, partial hospitalization, and adult IOP — serving seniors, adults, children, and adolescents. They are seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead day-to-day operations and drive sustainable growth.
What you'll own
Full P&L accountability — budgeted financial objectives, revenue growth, bad debt management, and operating cost controls across staffing, supplies, and purchased services
Operational management of clinical and non-clinical departments — Nursing, Admissions, Business Development, Finance, Clinical Services, and Regulatory Affairs
Census building, referral network development, and strategic planning — including outpatient and ambulatory program expansion
Physician and staff recruitment; medical staff coordination for new initiatives and service line development
Commercial payor contract negotiation and compliance management
Ensuring hospital quality metrics through sound clinical processes in compliance with Joint Commission and CMS accreditation requirements
Monthly financial and operational reporting; active participation in corporate-wide strategic planning
What we're looking for
Currently serving as CEO or Administrator of a freestanding behavioral health or psychiatric facility — or Director/VP of a large, multi-unit psych department within an acute care hospital
Master's degree required (healthcare administration, business, clinical discipline, or equivalent)
Demonstrated track record of progressive career growth, census development, and financial performance
Advanced knowledge of state and federal behavioral health regulatory requirements and accreditation standards
TechOpX is a specialized consulting and recruiting firm with deep roots in operational leadership hiring across healthcare, technology, and hospitality-adjacent verticals. We partner with healthcare organizations to identify and place senior executives, including facility CEOs, directors of clinical operations, and behavioral health leaders, who combine strong financial acumen with proven patient care outcomes.
Our search process is relationship-driven and confidential. We take time to understand the operational context behind each role, not just the job description, so the candidates we present are genuinely qualified and appropriately motivated, not just available.
Candidates placed through TechOpX can expect direct communication, full role transparency, and a straightforward process from first conversation to offer.