Chief executive officer

Schedule: Monday-Friday, on call as needed. We are seeking a mission-driven and operationally strong Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a residential treatment facility focused on serving individuals with substance use disorders. This is a transformative leadership role for a compassionate, strategic, and results-oriented executive who thrives in building high-performing teams, ensuring clinical excellence, and achieving sustainable operational growth. Our organization delivers holistic, individualized, and relational care in a structured, supportive environment. We are committed to raising the standard of treatment and delivering meaningful outcomes that improve lives.

Position Summary

The CEO will serve as the facility’s highest-ranking leader, responsible for overseeing strategy, operations, census growth, team performance, and regulatory compliance. This role demands strong business acumen, emotional intelligence, and a relentless commitment to quality and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facility operations, including P&L performance, patient census, regulatory adherence, staffing, and culture.
• Directly manage departmental leadership and ensure organizational alignment on core objectives.
• Support and lead marketing and admissions strategy to maintain and grow census.
• Drive employee engagement, accountability, and leadership development across all departments.
• Build a culture of clinical integrity, excellence, and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory bodies (e.g., Joint Commission, state-level health authorities).
• Monitor and improve patient experience, retention, discharge planning, and aftercare coordination.
• Provide 24/7 on-call coverage for urgent facility matters or delegate accordingly.
• Lead by example in all matters related to communication, culture, operations, and care standards.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership role with full P&L responsibility in a healthcare setting
• Proven track record in census growth, regulatory compliance, and team leadership
• Ability to interpret and evaluate clinical documentation and medical necessity
• Demonstrated experience supporting or directing marketing and admissions strategies
• Plus one of the following:
• 3+ years leading in a residential behavioral health setting
• 5+ years in a non-behavioral residential care environment
• 3+ years in multi-site behavioral outpatient operations
• 3+ years leading a distinct inpatient hospital or acute care facility

If you're a bold, values-aligned executive ready to shape the future of behavioral healthcare, we encourage you to apply.