Executive Director

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We are a mission-driven behavioral health organization providing high-quality, evidence-based care to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our facility offers inpatient levels of care, serving a Medicaid population, with a strong focus on clinical excellence, compliance, and patient-centered outcomes. We are seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead facility operations, drive performance, and ensure regulatory excellence.

Position Summary

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, operations, and financial performance of a primary substance use disorder treatment center. This role oversees all departments including clinical, nursing, operations, admissions, and support services, ensuring high-quality care delivery and full compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership of an inpatient SUD treatment facility

Oversee multidisciplinary teams including Clinical, Nursing, Admissions, BHTs, and Support Staff

Foster a culture of accountability, compassion, and high performance

Partner with corporate leadership on growth initiatives and operational improvements

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

Ensure compliance with state licensing, Medicaid regulations, and federal guidelines

Maintain readiness for Joint Commission and/or CARF accreditation surveys

Implement and monitor policies and procedures aligned with regulatory standards

Oversee incident reporting, risk management, and quality assurance programs

Financial Performance

Manage facility budget, census, and financial KPIs

Drive census growth and optimize payer mix within Medicaid framework

Partner with RCM and Admissions to improve collections and authorization outcomes

Monitor expenses and implement cost-control strategies

Clinical & Program Oversight

Collaborate with Clinical Director to ensure delivery of evidence-based care

Support program development across detox, residential, and step-down levels of care

Ensure strong clinical documentation and utilization review processes

Team Development & HR

Recruit, hire, and develop department leaders and staff

Provide coaching, performance management, and succession planning

Ensure appropriate staffing ratios and scheduling for 24/7 operations

Community xywuqvp & Referral Development

Build relationships with hospitals, referral sources, and community partners

Support outreach and marketing initiatives to drive admissions

Represent the organization within the local behavioral health community

Qualifications

Required

5+ years of behavioral health operations leadership experience

3+ years in a senior leadership role (Executive Director, Program Director, or equivalent)

Experience in an inpatient substance use disorder treatment setting

Strong knowledge of Medicaid-funded programs and reimbursement structures

Proven track record of managing census, budgets, and multi-department teams

Experience with state licensing and regulatory compliance