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Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!
We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives every day while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!
Job Title:
Regional Hospital Administrator - Central State Hospital - Milledgeville
Agency:
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Job Requisition ID:
JR0000007740
Shift:
Not Applicable (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Job Description:
Regional Hospital Administrator/Chief Executive Officer Central State Hospital
Position Overview
The State of Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking a Regional Hospital Administrator (RHA) / Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Central State Hospital (CSH). Located in beautiful, historic Milledgeville. CSH opened in 1842 as Georgia’s first public psychiatric hospital. CSH is now the state’s preeminent maximum security forensic hospital. Operated by DBHDD, the 182-bed capacity facility serves individuals referred by various segments of the criminal justice system for evaluation, treatment and competency restoration. In addition, CSH operates seven (7) staff-supervised community residential homes serving individuals with behavioral health disorders.
Under administrative direction of DBHDD’s Director, Division of Hospital Services the RHA, is responsible for direction of CSH and its community residential homes. This encompasses 24-7 responsibility for inpatient and residential treatment/services, management and administration of 750 direct care, programmatic, operational and support staff, operation/maintenance of the associated facilities and equipment, and budget development and administration.
Duties and Responsibilities – the RHA will lead an Interdisciplinary Team to:
- Plan, organize, direct and be accountable for the delivery of healthcare and forensic services within the hospital and associated residential homes. Monitor programs/activities, service delivery and outcomes, and identify opportunities to improve the provision of services. Coordinate with DBHDD Leadership to ensure service delivery and outcomes are effective, efficient and quality in nature, and compliant with departmental, state and federal regulatory agencies and certification bodies.
- Implement and sustain CSH’s strategic and operational plan, and develop/modify policies and protocols to enhance/sustain quality service delivery and performance. Establish/monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for hospital services and assess system performance, identify gaps/issues and propose/drive solutions.
- Establish and ensure that appropriate objectives and priorities are set for CSH; communicate objectives and priorities to leadership; monitor results and adjust as organizational needs/circumstances dictate.
- Oversee a diverse range of direct care, programmatic, operational and support functions, activities and staff.
- Develop and administer departmental policies supportive of CSH objectives, and ensure compliance with applicable departmental, state, federal and regulatory/compliance bodies (TJC, etc.). Maintain and ensure that facilities are attentive to and compliant with departmental and relevant regulatory body requirements/certification.
- Ensure that CSH leadership develops and administers program budgets supportive of quality and contiguous services.
- Create/maintain a high-performance learning environment characterized by positive leadership and teamwork.
- Collect and analyze information from staff and entities across CSH. Prepare and distribute accountability reporting to include status of services, perceived program/system quality and overall service delivery impact.
- Build and maintain key internal and stakeholder relationships in support of hospital services.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
Core Competences/Skill Sets
- Knowledge of large health care program execution and delivery, including specific experience in the management/administration of 24-7 direct care facilities providing behavioral health and/or forensic services
- Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of recovery and competency restoration
- Ability to professionally challenge the ways things are done and implement improvement
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex organization/system-wide issues
- Fact finding and investigatory skills. Proven ability to anticipate issues, formulate remedial action and manage/oversee remediation through completion
- Demonstrated understanding of the civil rights of institutionalized persons
- Familiarity/expertise with National Healthcare accrediting bodies and related compliance, regulatory and certification matters
- Ability to build relationships, credibility and ultimately trust
- Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders (individuals/families, legislators, inter and intra-agency staff, providers, advocacy groups, etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills
Monitor, synthesize and report on progress/results
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college/university
- Six years of healthcare management/supervisory experience OR Two years of experience at the lower level or position equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- An advanced degree in a related field (Psychology, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, etc.)
- At least five years of behavioral health hospital management experience, with at least three years at the CEO level or equivalent
- Significant experience leading, managing and coordinating forensic behavioral health services
- Demonstrated experience improving behavioral health services at a CEO level in a large complex behavioral health organization
- Familiarity of, and successful experience with, addressing regulatory and compliance issues involving TJC, CMS, etc.
- Demonstrated commitment to competency restoration and the concept of recovery
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.
INTRODUCTION
Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!
We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives every day while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!
Job Title:
Regional Hospital Administrator - Central State Hospital - Milledgeville
Agency:
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Job Requisition ID:
JR0000007740
Shift:
Not Applicable (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Job Description:
Regional Hospital Administrator/Chief Executive Officer Central State Hospital
Position Overview
The State of Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking a Regional Hospital Administrator (RHA) / Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Central State Hospital (CSH). Located in beautiful, historic Milledgeville. CSH opened in 1842 as Georgia’s first public psychiatric hospital. CSH is now the state’s preeminent maximum security forensic hospital. Operated by DBHDD, the 182-bed capacity facility serves individuals referred by various segments of the criminal justice system for evaluation, treatment and competency restoration. In addition, CSH operates seven (7) staff-supervised community residential homes serving individuals with behavioral health disorders.
Under administrative direction of DBHDD’s Director, Division of Hospital Services the RHA, is responsible for direction of CSH and its community residential homes. This encompasses 24-7 responsibility for inpatient and residential treatment/services, management and administration of 750 direct care, programmatic, operational and support staff, operation/maintenance of the associated facilities and equipment, and budget development and administration.
Duties and Responsibilities – the RHA will lead an Interdisciplinary Team to:
- Plan, organize, direct and be accountable for the delivery of healthcare and forensic services within the hospital and associated residential homes. Monitor programs/activities, service delivery and outcomes, and identify opportunities to improve the provision of services. Coordinate with DBHDD Leadership to ensure service delivery and outcomes are effective, efficient and quality in nature, and compliant with departmental, state and federal regulatory agencies and certification bodies.
- Implement and sustain CSH’s strategic and operational plan, and develop/modify policies and protocols to enhance/sustain quality service delivery and performance. Establish/monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for hospital services and assess system performance, identify gaps/issues and propose/drive solutions.
- Establish and ensure that appropriate objectives and priorities are set for CSH; communicate objectives and priorities to leadership; monitor results and adjust as organizational needs/circumstances dictate.
- Oversee a diverse range of direct care, programmatic, operational and support functions, activities and staff.
- Develop and administer departmental policies supportive of CSH objectives, and ensure compliance with applicable departmental, state, federal and regulatory/compliance bodies (TJC, etc.). Maintain and ensure that facilities are attentive to and compliant with departmental and relevant regulatory body requirements/certification.
- Ensure that CSH leadership develops and administers program budgets supportive of quality and contiguous services.
- Create/maintain a high-performance learning environment characterized by positive leadership and teamwork.
- Collect and analyze information from staff and entities across CSH. Prepare and distribute accountability reporting to include status of services, perceived program/system quality and overall service delivery impact.
- Build and maintain key internal and stakeholder relationships in support of hospital services.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
Core Competences/Skill Sets
- Knowledge of large health care program execution and delivery, including specific experience in the management/administration of 24-7 direct care facilities providing behavioral health and/or forensic services
- Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of recovery and competency restoration
- Ability to professionally challenge the ways things are done and implement improvement
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex organization/system-wide issues
- Fact finding and investigatory skills. Proven ability to anticipate issues, formulate remedial action and manage/oversee remediation through completion
- Demonstrated understanding of the civil rights of institutionalized persons
- Familiarity/expertise with National Healthcare accrediting bodies and related compliance, regulatory and certification matters
- Ability to build relationships, credibility and ultimately trust
- Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders (individuals/families, legislators, inter and intra-agency staff, providers, advocacy groups, etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills
Monitor, synthesize and report on progress/results
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college/university
- Six years of healthcare management/supervisory experience OR Two years of experience at the lower level or position equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- An advanced degree in a related field (Psychology, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, etc.)
- At least five years of behavioral health hospital management experience, with at least three years at the CEO level or equivalent
- Significant experience leading, managing and coordinating forensic behavioral health services
- Demonstrated experience improving behavioral health services at a CEO level in a large complex behavioral health organization
- Familiarity of, and successful experience with, addressing regulatory and compliance issues involving TJC, CMS, etc.
- Demonstrated commitment to competency restoration and the concept of recovery
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Hospital Administrator
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
Hospital Administrator roles qualify as a specialty occupation when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in health administration, business, or a related field. Pull your credential evaluation early so USCIS sees a direct degree-to-role connection in your petition.
Search LCA filings for active hospital sponsors
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify hospital systems and health networks that have filed Labor Condition Applications for administrative roles. Employers with certified LCA history are operationally ready to sponsor, cutting your onboarding timeline significantly.
Target employers with dedicated HR compliance teams
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers typically maintain in-house immigration counsel and HR compliance staff. These employers know the LCA and I-129 process, reducing the risk of filing errors that delay your start date or trigger a Request for Evidence.
Find verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Hospital Administrator openings by employers with documented H-1B LCA sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. Focusing your applications on verified sponsors avoids wasting time on employers who haven't yet sponsored and aren't set up to start the petition process quickly.
Confirm each worksite has its own certified LCA
If your role spans multiple hospital campuses or outpatient facilities, each worksite location requires its own DOL-certified LCA before you begin work there. Raise this with HR during offer negotiations so your employer files correctly and you don't risk unauthorized employment.
Request premium processing before your offer deadline
USCIS premium processing upgrades adjudication to 15 business days on the I-129 petition. Ask your employer to include it in the offer terms, especially if your current OPT or other status has an expiration date approaching within six months of your projected start.
H-1B Visa Hospital Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Hospital Administrator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in health administration, public health, business administration, or a closely related field as a minimum hiring requirement. USCIS evaluates the position, not just the job title, so your employer's job description and internal degree requirements are central to the specialty occupation determination in your I-129 petition.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Hospital Administrator positions?
Large integrated health systems, academic medical centers, and multi-campus hospital networks are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for administrative roles because they maintain dedicated HR compliance infrastructure and regular immigration counsel. You can find employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for administrative healthcare roles by searching on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL filing records by occupation.
How long does H-1B status last for a Hospital Administrator job?
Your initial H-1B status covers up to three years, tied to the certified LCA and approved I-129 petition. Your employer can file an extension before the period ends, bringing total H-1B status to a six-year maximum under standard rules. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if a qualifying green card process has been initiated under AC21 provisions.
What documents should I prepare before my employer files the H-1B petition?
Gather official transcripts and your degree certificate, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., any professional licenses relevant to healthcare administration in your state, and an up-to-date resume detailing your administrative duties. Your employer's immigration attorney will also need your passport, I-94 record, and any prior immigration approvals to prepare the I-129 petition package accurately.
Can my employer include multiple hospital locations on a single H-1B petition?
No. DOL requires a separate certified Labor Condition Application for each worksite where you'll perform H-1B duties. If your Hospital Administrator role covers multiple campuses or facilities, your employer must file individual LCAs listing the correct prevailing wage for each location's metropolitan area before USCIS can approve the petition covering those sites.