Chief Operating Officer - Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital

West Bloomfield, MIOnsiteFull TimeChief / ExecutivePosted 4 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

behavioral health
hospital operations
strategic planning
regulatory compliance
quality improvement
budget management
P&L responsibilities
personnel management
performance management

Nice to have

clinical licensure
LPCC
LMFT
LWSW

Role summary

Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its new 192-bed facility in West Bloomfield, MI. This role involves leading daily hospital operations, partnering with clinical and administrative leaders, and driving excellence in care, safety, and service. The ideal candidate will have strong behavioral health operations experience, a strategic mindset, and a passion for transforming behavioral healthcare. Responsibilities include overseeing departments, implementing programs, contributing to strategic planning and compliance, managing staff, and assisting with budget management and process analysis.

Overview

Chief Operating Officer (COO) Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital – West Bloomfield, MI

Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital is a brand-new, 192-bed inpatient facility providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Located on a tranquil 15-acre campus in West Bloomfield, Michigan, our hospital offers cutting-edge programs for individuals facing mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.

We’re seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead daily hospital operations and partner closely with clinical and administrative leaders. The ideal candidate will bring strong behavioral health operations experience, a strategic mindset, and a passion for driving excellence in care, safety, and service.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off and holidays
Leadership development and advancement opportunities

Be part of a mission-driven team committed to transforming behavioral healthcare in Michigan. Apply today and help shape the future of mental health treatment at Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital.

Responsibilities

Oversee one or more departments to ensure efficient operations and the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective services.
Implement and manage programs that foster employee commitment to quality and service excellence.
Actively contribute to strategic planning initiatives, including regulatory compliance and quality improvement efforts.
Serve as the acting facility leader in the absence of the CEO.
Support the CEO in developing, communicating, and executing effective strategies and processes across the organization.
Lead departmental staff, including recruitment, development, training, performance management, and communication, to ensure optimal team performance and operational efficiency.
Assist in budget management, ensuring departments operate within financial limits.
Analyze operational processes to align with business objectives and meet patient care needs.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree required.
Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years or more in a leadership role in a related field is required
Five or more years of hands-on clinical or hospital operations in the behavioral health field with supervisorial and personnel management experience
P&L responsibilities over service lines and/or departments

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Independent clinical licensure in CA (LPCC, LMFT, LWSW) preferred.

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