Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) – Vermont (Berlin or Middlebury)

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

📍 Locations: Berlin, VT or Middlebury, VT
🏢 Work Arrangement: On-Site
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
👥 Openings: 3
💰 Salary: $127,795 – $191,692 + Negotiable Sign-On Bonus
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Partial
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking experienced Licensed Nursing Home Administrators (LNHA) to oversee operations within skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.

This leadership role is responsible for ensuring exceptional resident care, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, financial performance, and staff engagement while fostering a resident-centered, homelike environment.

The successful candidate will serve as a strategic leader, working closely with clinical, operational, and executive teams to drive quality outcomes and support the ongoing evolution of post-acute and long-term care services.

Key Responsibilities

Facility Operations & Leadership

• Lead day-to-day operations of a skilled nursing and long-term care center.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and organizational regulations and policies.

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives that improve resident care and operational performance.

• Oversee budgeting, staffing, resource management, and facility performance metrics.

Quality & Clinical Excellence

• Promote high-quality resident care and patient satisfaction.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across clinical and operational functions.

• Identify operational gaps and implement effective solutions.

• Drive quality, safety, and regulatory readiness initiatives.

Team Development

• Build and maintain a culture of accountability, collaboration, and inclusion.

• Mentor and develop leadership teams and staff.

• Foster employee engagement, professional development, and succession planning.

• Support workforce retention and organizational growth.

Strategic & Community Partnerships

• Serve as a liaison between facility leadership and health system leadership.

• Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders.

• Represent the organization within the community and healthcare network.

• Support initiatives that improve access, affordability, and quality of care.

Required Qualifications

• Active Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) License (Vermont and/or eligible state licensure).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.

• Minimum 2–5 years of Nursing Home Administrator or Assistant Administrator experience.

• Experience within one or more of the following:

• Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)

• Long-Term Care

• Assisted Living

• Residential Care

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred.

• 10+ years of LNHA experience.

• Multi-site leadership experience.

• Strong background in post-acute and long-term care operations.

• Experience leading organizational change and strategic initiatives.

Key Skills

✔ Nursing Home Administration
✔ Long-Term Care Operations
✔ Skilled Nursing Facility Leadership
✔ Regulatory Compliance
✔ Clinical Operations Oversight
✔ Budget & Financial Management
✔ Team Development & Mentorship
✔ Strategic Planning
✔ Resident & Family Engagement
✔ Quality Improvement

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator with a proven record of leading successful skilled nursing or long-term care facilities.

They will bring:

• Strong operational and financial leadership experience.

• Deep understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance.

• Success improving quality outcomes and resident satisfaction.

• Ability to lead teams through change and growth initiatives.

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

5+ Years Leadership Experience

License

Active Nursing Home Administrator License Required

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Industry

Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care

Leadership

Required

Openings

3

Locations

Berlin, VT or Middlebury, VT

Screening Criteria

• Do you hold an active Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) license?

• Have you served as a Nursing Home Administrator or Assistant Administrator?

• Do you have experience leading skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, or residential care operations?

• Are you able to work on-site in Vermont?

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Senior leadership role within a highly respected healthcare system.

• Opportunity to directly impact quality of care and resident outcomes.

• Strong executive visibility and strategic influence.

• Competitive compensation, sign-on bonus potential, and relocation assistance.

• Mission-driven organization committed to improving healthcare access and outcomes throughout its communities.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Behavioral Health Hospital | Healthcare Leadership | MI / MO

Chief Executive Officer – Behavioral Health Hospital

📍 Location: Multiple U.S. Locations (Onsite) – West Bloomfield, MI or Springfield, MO
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (MBA/MHA preferred)
📈 Seniority Level: Executive
🕒 Experience Required: 5–10+ years leadership experience
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available

Role Overview

We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the overall operations, strategy, and performance of a behavioral health hospital.

This role carries full accountability for clinical quality, financial performance, regulatory compliance, talent development, and strategic growth, ensuring the facility delivers outstanding patient outcomes while achieving business objectives.

The CEO will act as the executive leader of the facility, working closely with the governing board, medical leadership, and community stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute the hospital’s strategic and operational plans

• Partner with the governing body to define annual budgets and long-term growth strategy

• Lead the organisation with a focus on quality care, operational excellence, and financial performance

Operational Management

• Oversee day-to-day hospital operations, ensuring performance across:

• Patient care outcomes

• Financial management

• Regulatory compliance

• Staff performance and development

• Establish organisational structure and accountability across departments

Financial & Business Performance

• Drive achievement of census, revenue, and EBITDA targets

• Lead payer contract negotiations and performance management

• Identify opportunities for growth, service expansion, and operational efficiency

Clinical Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:

• Licensure and accreditation standards

• Regulatory bodies and healthcare frameworks

• Lead quality improvement initiatives (QAPI)

• Maintain continuous survey readiness and audit compliance

• Oversee patient safety initiatives and issue resolution

Talent & Culture

• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing leadership and clinical teams

• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement

• Lead performance management, coaching, and succession planning

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with:

• Healthcare providers

• Government agencies

• Community organisations

• Drive referral growth and market presence

• Represent the organisation within the local healthcare ecosystem

Program Development & Growth

• Expand and enhance continuum of care, including outpatient and community-based services

• Support innovation in treatment programs and service offerings

• Lead initiatives to improve access to care and patient outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field)

• MBA/MHA or equivalent preferred

• 5+ years of senior leadership experience (CEO or equivalent) within:

• Behavioral health

• Acute care

• Managed care environments

• Strong experience with:

• Hospital operations and administration

• Financial management and P&L ownership

• Regulatory compliance and accreditation

Key Skills & Expertise

• Behavioral health hospital leadership experience

• Strong financial and operational acumen

• Experience with regulatory surveys and accreditation processes (e.g., Joint Commission)

• Talent recruitment, retention, and leadership development

• Marketing and community engagement

• Quality improvement and patient safety leadership

• Experience with hospital startup, turnaround, or expansion initiatives (preferred)

Leadership Competencies

• High emotional intelligence and people leadership capability

• Ability to drive results across financial, quality, and operational metrics

• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills

• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead through change

• Hands-on, visible leadership style with strong team engagement

• Ability to balance short-term execution with long-term strategy

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Have extensive experience leading behavioral health facilities

• Demonstrate success in improving clinical quality and financial performance

• Be a hands-on leader with strong presence across operations

• Have experience managing multiple service lines

• Bring a track record of:

• Building high-performing teams

• Achieving regulatory excellence

• Driving sustainable growth

Key Success Metrics

• Financial performance (census, revenue, EBITDA)

• Talent retention and leadership development

• Regulatory compliance and audit outcomes

• Patient satisfaction and quality scores

• Market growth and referral performance

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Performance-based bonus structure

• Relocation support available

• Executive-level compensation and incentives