BH Hospital Chief Executive Officer

Title: BH Hospital Chief Executive Officer

State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: Up to $202,110

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a distinguished and visionary healthcare executive to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI), a Joint Commission accredited and CMS certified, 134 bed inpatient psychiatric hospital. NVMHI is located in Fairfax, Virginia, at the heart of one of the nation’s most dynamic and desirable regions. Northern Virginia offers an exceptional quality of life, combining suburban comfort with immediate access to major metropolitan amenities. Residents enjoy a rich mix of cultural attractions, renowned arts institutions, diverse dining, excellent public and private schools, and a strong, growing economy.

Fairfax, Virginia’s close proximity to Washington, D.C. provides unparalleled opportunities for professional collaboration, continuing education, and career advancement, while the surrounding communities maintain a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. With convenient access to major transportation corridors and connections to Washington, D.C., Maryland, and the greater Mid-Atlantic region, NVMHI’s location supports both professional fulfillment and personal enrichment.

As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team in delivering excellent, person-centered care to individuals with complex behavioral health needs. This position requires a dynamic and results-driven executive with a proven track record of managing large, complex healthcare operations. You will be responsible for ensuring the hospital’s operational efficiency, meeting key performance metrics, providing outstanding care, and supporting sound business and financial decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:
• Leadership & Strategic Oversight: Oversee all aspects of hospital administration, including strategic planning, operations, human resources, finance, and quality improvement. Drive initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and financial performance. Ensure the hospital meets key performance metrics and quality standards while fostering a culture of excellence and safety.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee and manage the administrative and business operations of a complex, multi-faceted hospital. Ensure the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care that meets the unique needs of civil and forensic patients. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize workflows, reduce barriers to care, and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Workforce Development: Build and cultivate a dynamic, engaged workforce through effective recruitment, training, and development programs. Lead multidisciplinary teams of behavioral health clinicians, professionals, and administrative staff to create a culture of teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement.
• Collaboration & Partnership: Provide effective leadership to a network of diverse groups, including public and private community-based treatment programs and providers. Work closely with other leaders within the state hospital system, community providers, law enforcement, judicial entities, and advocacy groups to ensure a comprehensive approach to behavioral health care delivery. Actively participate in statewide planning efforts to advance best practices across the healthcare continuum.
• Financial & Performance Management: Oversee the hospital’s $59 million annual operating budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and financial sustainability. Analyze and synthesize large amounts of data to develop logical conclusions, recommendations, and solutions for enhancing operational performance. Drive cost-effective, data-driven decision-making while maintaining high standards of care.
• Innovation & Quality Improvement: Lead initiatives to drive quality improvement, with a focus on patient safety, evidence-based practices, and continuous performance enhancement. Guide the hospital through initiatives to achieve and maintain Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) deemed status certification.
• Policy Interpretation & Implementation: Interpret and apply policy effectively, ensuring alignment with state regulations, accreditation standards, and best practices. Support the implementation of