Hospital Chief Executive Officer - Cherry Hospital
Quick Summary
Experience in hospital administration and the ability to lead a broad range of programs and services Experience in compliance wit
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Candidate will posses a thorough knowledge of hospital administration, methods, best practices and professional standards. Ability to organize and direct a broad range of programs and services. Working knowledge of programming needs for persons with psychiatric illness with or without co-occurring disorders including substance use disorders and/or intellectual developmental disabilities. Working knowledge of MH/SUD/IDD Standards of Care.
Considerable written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, ability to analyze and problem solve difficult situations. Prior record establishing and maintaining successful working relationships with consumers, families, advocates, stakeholders, community leaders, and other agencies serving people with psychiatric and other related challenges. Ability to exercise clear administrative, financial and clinical judgment. Knowledge and experience in interpreting and applying federal and state mental health statutes.
Salary Range: $127,570-$287,033
Exempt Managerial Posting
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
Requirements
~1 min readAbility to make rounds throughout multiple floors on the hospital campus daily, sometimes multiple times a day.
Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. In earnest efforts to follow our mission, we strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Learn more about our facility at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dsohf/cherry-hospital.
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
- Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
What We Offer
~1 min readThe State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. For more information about compensation and benefits, please visit NC OSHR: Benefits.
Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at Facility HR Number.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Master’s degree in hospital administration and seven years of experience in progressively responsible hospital administration, preferable in a setting similar to the position filled; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $127,570–$287,033 a year
- 196% above the $70,000 median for Chief Executive Officer jobs on Jobera (3,448 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 6 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 17, 2026
- First seen
- October 17, 2026
- Last seen
- October 22, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 4
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 40%
- Scored at
- October 22, 2026
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