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) – Greenleaf Behavioral Health

Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital is a 113-bed facility dedicated to providing high-quality treatment for mental health and chemical dependency concerns affecting adolescents and adults. Our hospital offers a safe, structured environment where patients receive compassionate care through group, family, and individual counseling, as well as medication management services when appropriate. Our individualized treatment programs support both medical detoxification from alcohol and drugs and the stabilization of acute psychiatric symptoms.

We are seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive operational excellence and enhance the patient experience at Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in behavioral health operations, strategic leadership, and a commitment to quality care. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a dynamic and growing healthcare setting.

Join us in leading the future of behavioral healthcare at Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital. 

What We Offer

At Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital, we invest in our team with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth:

• Competitive salary with a lucrative bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance tailored to your needs
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous paid time off, including: vacation, sick days, personal days, extended sick leave, and holidays
• Access to an exceptional training program to sharpen your skills
• Career advancement opportunities within Acadia’s extensive national network of hospitals and facilities

 Be Part of Something Bigger

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for operational excellence in behavioral health, we want to hear from you! At Greenleaf Behavioral Health, you’ll find more than a career—you’ll find a mission to transform lives, including your own.

 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.

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 TN (LPCC, LMFT, LWSW) preferred.

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