Executive Director

About Us 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 & OperationsProvide strategic and day-to-day leadership of an inpatient SUD treatment facilityOversee multidisciplinary teams including Clinical, Nursing, Admissions, BHTs, and Support StaffFoster a culture of accountability, compassion, and high performancePartner with corporate leadership on growth initiatives and operational improvements Compliance & Regulatory OversightEnsure compliance with state licensing, Medicaid regulations, and federal guidelinesMaintain readiness for Joint Commission and/or CARF accreditation surveysImplement and monitor policies and procedures aligned with regulatory standardsOversee incident reporting, risk management, and quality assurance programs Financial PerformanceManage facility budget, census, and financial KPIsDrive census growth and optimize payer mix within Medicaid frameworkPartner with RCM and Admissions to improve collections and authorization outcomesMonitor expenses and implement cost-control strategies Clinical & Program OversightCollaborate with Clinical Director to ensure delivery of evidence-based careSupport program development across detox, residential, and step-down levels of careEnsure strong clinical documentation and utilization review processes Team Development & HRRecruit, hire, and develop department leaders and staffProvide coaching, performance management, and succession planningEnsure appropriate staffing ratios and scheduling for 24/7 operations Community & Referral DevelopmentBuild relationships with hospitals, referral sources, and community partnersSupport outreach and marketing initiatives to drive admissionsRepresent the organization within the local behavioral health community Qualifications Required5+ years of behavioral health operations leadership experience3+ years in a senior leadership role (Executive Director, Program Director, or equivalent)Experience in an inpatient substance use disorder treatment settingStrong knowledge of Medicaid-funded programs and reimbursement structuresProven track record of managing census, budgets, and multi-department teamsExperience with state licensing and regulatory compliance