CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Overview

Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 250 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico.

With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.

S. Acadia Healthcare's purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns.

We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

San Jose Behavioral Health Hospital

San Jose Behavioral Health offers compassionate care to individuals facing psychiatric and mental health challenges, helping them build a solid foundation for healing and recovery.

Our modern 133-bed inpatient hospital, located in the heart of San Jose, provides comprehensive treatment services for adults and adolescents dealing with a wide range of behavioral and mental health disorders.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Operating Officer to join the Acadia team. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the operational functions of San Jose Behavioral Health, including managing daily operations, implementing strategic initiatives, and ensuring exceptional patient care.

If you are a results-oriented leader with a strong background in healthcare operations, we invite you to be part of our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

San Jose Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive package of benefits :

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan with match
• General Paid Time Off to include : Vacation, Sick, Personal Days, and Extended Sick Leave plus Holidays / Holiday Pay
• Excellent training program
• Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry.

Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee one or more departments to ensure efficient operations and the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective services.
• Implement and manage programs that foster employee commitment to quality and service excellence.
• Actively contribute to strategic planning initiatives, including regulatory compliance and quality improvement efforts.
• Serve as the acting facility leader in the absence of the CEO.
• Support the CEO in developing, communicating, and executing effective strategies and processes across the organization.
• Lead departmental staff, including recruitment, development, training, performance management, and communication, to ensure optimal team performance and operational efficiency.
• Assist in budget management, ensuring departments operate within financial limits.
• Analyze operational processes to align with business objectives and meet patient care needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

Minimum of 5 years or more in a leadership role in a related field is required.

Five or more years of hands-on clinical or hospital operations in the behavioral health field with supervisorial and personnel management experience.

P&L responsibilities over service lines and / or departments.

LICENSES / DESIGNATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS :

Independent clinical licensure in CA (LPCC, LMFT, LWSW) preferred.

Role Location : California

Salary Range for role : $150,000-$180,000 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.

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