President/Chief Executive Officer(CEO)

Improving Lives Together. Lead with Purpose. Transform Behavioral Health.

Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a comprehensive community mental health center serving individuals and families across Vanderburgh, Warrick, Gibson, and Posey counties.

This is a unique opportunity to guide a well-established organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, accessible behavioral health services, while shaping the future of care in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

About Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare

Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare is a trusted provider of community-based mental health and addiction services. With its main office located in Evansville, Indiana, Southwestern Behavioral serves communities across southwestern Indiana as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), ensuring access to comprehensive, integrated care regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.

Southwestern Behavioral offers a full continuum of services, including adult and child mental health, addiction services, and community-based programs—all rooted in its mission of Improving Lives Together.

Position Summary

The President/CEO serves as the chief executive leader of Southwestern Behavioral and the primary liaison to the Board of Directors. This individual is responsible for the overall strategic, operational, financial, and clinical performance of the organization.

The CEO ensures Southwestern Behavioral fulfills its mission, maintains regulatory compliance, and continues to expand access to high-quality behavioral healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Provide vision and direction to advance Southwestern Behavioral’s mission and long-term strategy
• Partner with the Board of Directors on organizational planning and policy development
• Lead innovation and growth initiatives, including service expansion and community partnerships

Operational & Financial Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day operations of Southwestern Behavioral
• Develop and manage the annual operating budget and financial performance
• Ensure effective stewardship of organizational resources

Clinical & Program Leadership

• Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered behavioral health services
• Oversee development and coordination of clinical and administrative programs
• Promote integration across mental health, addiction, and crisis services

People & Culture

• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing leadership team
• Foster a culture aligned with Southwestern Behavioral’s values and leadership principles
• Oversee personnel policies including hiring, performance management, and employee relations

Community & External Relations

• Serve as the primary representative of Southwestern Behavioral in the community
• Build relationships with local, state, and federal partners
• Engage with key stakeholders including the Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers and state agencies

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and accreditation requirements
• Advise and support the Board in governance responsibilities
• Provide regular reporting on organizational performance and outcomes

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree required
• At least ten (10) years demonstrated executive leadership experience in the behavioral/mental health field or closely related field preferred.
• A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations preferred
• An advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management preferred

Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (812) 435-2057.