COO - BH

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital is seeking a talented and dynamic Chief Operations Officer to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals!

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient treatment services to adolescents and adults at our 86-bed facility in Panama City, FL and outpatient services to adolescents and adults at our four outpatient centers located throughout the Florida Panhandle. Additionally, we offer specialized treatment for active-duty military members through our Military Resiliency Program, specialized chemical dependency treatment and TMS therapy for chronic depression.

Visit us online at: https://emeraldcoastbehavioral.com/

Position Summary:

Assists the CEO in the development and implementation of the mission, goals and objectives of the facility as established by the governing body. Assumes responsibility for managing the daily operations of the facility, ensures compliance with hospital, JCAHO, federal, state, local and other regulatory agency standards and serves as Acting Administrator in the absence of the CEO.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Participates in the development of short term and long-range goals and objectives in accordance with the hospital's missions to ensure long-term survivability.
• Assists CEO in establishing the organizational structure meeting the operational needs of the clinical and administrative functions of the facility.
• Assumes responsibilty for managing the daily operations of the hospital.
• Reviews fiscal performance of the hospital and performs administrative functions ensuring compliance with requirements of regulating agencies while maintaining hospital standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related behavioral health field required. LSCW preferred.
• Five (5) years' experience in a senior management position of an administrative/leadership level in the mental health care field.
• Must possess knowledge of organizational theory, decision-making processes, human resource and financial management, and marketing. Must understand and act upon complex issues and problems, must communicate and interact effectively with a variety of people.
• The ideal candidate thrives in a fast paced work environment, has strong team building skills, and understands fiscal and operational responsibilities.

Employment with Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital requires successful completion of a Level II background Screening. For additional information on this screening requirement, visit the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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