Over 30 years of progressive leadership in the all facets of the behavioral healthcare industry. A seasoned healthcare executive with a proven formula of balancing aggressive organizational growth and financial discipline. A hands on, highly energetic, engaging, professional with extensive experience in multi-state, multi site management, payer contract negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, and DE Novo projects. Mr. Kureska is a national representative and speaker on the behavioral health industry and committee member on state and national behavioral health policy on addiction and mental health including the Affordable Healthcare Act, Parity, Access to Care Act and National Standards of Care & Managed Care Level of Care Compliance (ASAM).
As Vice President of Hospital Operations for New Vista Behavioral Healthcare, Mr. Kureska is directly responsible for the organizations operational leadership, compliance, strategy, and management for the four acute psychiatric hospitals, one residential addiction program and five outpatient programs. Prior to joining New Vista Behavioral Health Mr. Kureska served as Chief Executive Officer for Promises Behavioral Healthcare, Executive Vice President of Operations for Elements Behavioral Health, Regional Vice President of Operations for Signature Healthcare, Divisional President for Acadia Healthcare, and Vice President of Operations for CRC Health and multiple single site Chief Executive Officer positions.
Sessions
Kirk Kureska - Understanding and Identifying Workplace Substance Abuse