Chief Executive Officer - Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital

Overview

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital

 

Lead with Purpose. Expand Access. Shape the Future of Behavioral Healthcare.

 

At Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital, healing is rooted in compassion, clinical excellence, and a commitment to restoring stability for individuals facing behavioral health and substance use challenges. As a state-of-the-art inpatient facility serving adolescents, adults, and senior adults, Agave Ridge provides life-changing care through evidence-based treatment that prioritizes safety, dignity, and long-term stabilization.

 

We are seeking an experienced, mission-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to guide Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital forward—balancing operational excellence with clinical quality and community partnership.

 

What We Offer

 

As part of Acadia Healthcare, our leaders benefit from the scale, support, and strength of one of the nation’s largest behavioral health providers:

• Competitive executive compensation with performance incentives
• Full suite of medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match and long-term equity opportunities
• Generous paid time off and executive-level flexibility
• Access to Acadia’s national network of 250+ facilities, representing more than 12,500 beds nationwide  
• Career mobility and leadership development across the Acadia system

 

About Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital

 

Located in Mesa, Arizona, Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital is a leading provider of age-appropriate inpatient behavioral healthcare, serving:

• Adolescents (ages 11–17)
• Adults (18+)
• Senior adults (55+)

 

Our programming supports individuals experiencing mental health concerns and substance use disorders through a blend of modalities, including:

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
• Psychoeducation
• Group therapy led by experienced counselors
• Medication management and medical care
• Detox services when clinically indicated

 

Agave Ridge was designed as a state-of-the-art facility built to meet the increasing need for accessible, high‑quality behavioral healthcare across Arizona, opening on a 12‑acre campus and offering a full continuum of inpatient services.  

 

Our mission is rooted in providing compassionate, personalized treatment that supports stabilization and creates the foundation for continued healing.

 

Why Lead Here?

 

Leadership at Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital means guiding a growing, high‑impact facility at the forefront of behavioral health innovation.

 

As CEO, you will:

• Set strategic vision for exceptional behavioral health outcomes and patient experience
• Inspire and empower multidisciplinary clinical and operational teams
• Ensure regulatory excellence, operational performance, and financial stewardship
• Foster strong community and referral relationships throughout Mesa and surrounding regions
• Champion evidence-based, patient-centered care tailored to diverse age groups

 

This is an opportunity to lead with empathy, purpose, and conviction—while driving meaningful impact for patients, families, and the broader community in a region with critical behavioral health needs

 

 

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 the governing body.
• Ensure participation