Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mental Health

The Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead organization-wide strategy execution, operational performance, financial discipline, revenue cycle operations, and scalable service delivery across multiple locations and programs. Responsibilities include translating strategic priorities into operating plans and measurable outcomes; overseeing budgets, forecasts, margins, and billing performance; and improving workflows, access, staffing, and patient experience. The COO will develop operational leaders, coordinate cross-functional work, assess growth opportunities, and partner with clinical and compliance leaders on quality, risk, and regulatory readiness. The role balances financial and operational goals with patient safety, care quality, and compliance. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, finance, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred. At least seven years of progressive healthcare or behavioral health operations leadership, including multi-site and senior-team oversight, is required, with equivalent experience considered. Applicants should demonstrate accountability for budgets, operating margins, billing and revenue cycle performance, process improvement, and cross-functional results. Working knowledge of outpatient behavioral health operations, payer reimbursement, privacy requirements, regulations, and accreditation expectations is also required. Strong analytical, executive communication, change leadership, coaching, and judgment skills are essential; a clinical license is not required.