Chief Executive Officer

Overview

Chief Executive Officer – Park Royal Behavioral Health Hospital, Fort Myers, FLLead the Future of Behavioral Health Care in Southwest Florida

 

Park Royal Hospital, a leading 144-bed behavioral health facility located in Fort Myers, Florida, is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to oversee all aspects of hospital leadership and operations. As one of Acadia Healthcare’s flagship facilities, Park Royal is a cornerstone of behavioral health care in Southwest Florida, serving adults and seniors with a comprehensive continuum of services including inpatient psychiatric care, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).

 

About the Opportunity:

As CEO, you will provide visionary and strategic leadership to ensure Park Royal continues to thrive as a premier destination for high-quality behavioral health services. Reporting directly to a Division President, you will be responsible for regulatory compliance, clinical and operational excellence, financial performance, workforce engagement, and business development initiatives that expand access to care in the community.

This role is ideal for an experienced behavioral health executive who excels in operational leadership, enjoys working collaboratively with physicians and clinical teams, and is passionate about meeting the growing demand for psychiatric services in Southwest Florida.

 

What We Offer:

Our leaders are equipped with the resources and support to succeed:

• Competitive executive compensation package with performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match through Acadia Healthcare
• Equity/stock-based incentive awards for long-term financial growth
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Executive onboarding and operational support through Acadia’s national network
• Career advancement opportunities within Acadia’s 250+ behavioral health facilities

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a strategic, mission-driven healthcare executive who will:

• Provide overall leadership of hospital operations—clinical, financial, and administrative—with integrity, accountability, and a relentless commitment to excellence

• Build and inspire a high-performing leadership team that champions patient safety, clinical quality, employee engagement, and service excellence

• Partner closely with Acadia leadership to align hospital initiatives with broader organizational goals and growth strategies

• Actively engage with the Fort Myers community and referral network to expand awareness, strengthen partnerships, and establish Park Royal as the trusted provider of behavioral health services in the region

Ideal candidates will bring:

• Proven executive leadership experience within behavioral health or acute care hospitals

• Strong expertise in healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices

• A demonstrated passion for expanding access to behavioral health services and improving outcomes for diverse populations

If you are ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact on behavioral health in Southwest Florida, we invite you to join us at Park Royal Behavioral Health Hospital.

Responsibilities

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 th