Chief Executive Officer; CEO

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital - Haverhill, MA

Lead. Transform. Elevate Behavioral Health in New England.

Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an inspiring and strategic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to guide one of New England's leading inpatient behavioral health facilities into its next chapter of growth. Backed by Acadia Healthcare, this role offers the scale and stability of a national organization paired with the mission‑driven focus of a single hospital dedicated to community impact.

This is a standout opportunity for an executive who wants to make meaningful, lasting change in a modern inpatient psychiatric setting serving adults and seniors through evidence‑based, whole‑person care.

Why This Role Stands Out

Shape the Future of Behavioral Health in New England

As CEO, you'll lead a 71‑bed inpatient psychiatric hospital designed to support adults and seniors with conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and co‑occurring addictions.

Lead With Purpose and Autonomy

You will serve as the senior‑most executive on-site-empowered to build programs, elevate clinical quality, inspire teams, and strengthen operations with true ownership.

Drive Community Impact

Just north of Boston, the hospital plays a crucial role in expanding access to care across northeastern Massachusetts. Your leadership directly influences patient recovery, family wellbeing, and community mental health.

What You'll Lead

* Set and execute the hospital's strategic vision

* Oversee all operational, financial, and clinical functions

* Champion patient‑centered care and clinical excellence

* Build, develop, and empower a high‑performing leadership team

* Strengthen regulatory readiness and continuous quality improvement

* Lead community partnerships, service‑line development, and market presence

What You Bring

We're seeking a leader who is motivated by impact, inspired by mission, and energized by the pace and purpose of behavioral healthcare.

* Executive experience in behavioral health or acute care

* Strong operational and regulatory expertise

* Proven ability to lead teams, build culture, and improve performance

* Strategic vision combined with disciplined execution

* Passion for expanding access to mental health services

What Acadia Offers You

As part of Acadia Healthcare's national network, you'll receive a competitive executive package, including:

* Competitive salary with performance incentives

* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

* 401(k) with company match

* Eligibility for long‑term equity incentives

* Generous PTO

* National onboarding, leadership development, and advancement opportunities

Your Legacy Starts Here

This is more than a leadership position-it's an opportunity to shape a hospital, elevate a community, and redefine what compassionate behavioral healthcare looks like for adults and seniors in New England.

Job Duties /Responsibilities:

The successful Chief Executive Officer candidate will:

* Be instrumental in developing a culture that emphasizes high quality care and patient safety.

* Manages day-to day operations and staff so that the facility achieves its objectives in all of the following key performance areas:

* effective patient care outcomes

* appropriate fiscal management

* maintenance of licensure, accreditation and other regulatory criteria

* implementation of focused business development processes

* medical staff compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines

* Organizes the day-to-day management and operation of the Facility through departmentalization, delegation and alignment of responsibilities to meet the facility's patient care and business objectives.

* Create and maintain a network of local constituency groups to include government agencies, local businesses, affiliate health providers, and the surrounding community.

* Appraises leadership team performance, both of individual members and the team, assesses competencies, and provides coaching/corrective action as appropriate under the direction of the governing body.

* Ensure participation of staff in facility/program wide in-service and continuing education programs,…