Chief Operating Officer

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NASHVILLE, TN 37211

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Administration Division:

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Full-Time Position Description Are you a transformational healthcare executive who thrives on scaling operations, driving performance, and leading through complexity? Our Chief Operating Officer (COO) will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, overseeing operational performance, quality, and growth across a multi-site behavioral health organization. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence across inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment programs, and community-based services—while ensuring regulatory compliance, strong financial performance, and exceptional patient outcomes. What You'll Do Provide executive oversight of multi-site behavioral health operations, including inpatient, residential, and community-based programs. Drive organizational growth initiatives, including new facility development, service line expansion, and integration of acquisitions. Establish and monitor operational standards, KPIs, and performance metrics to improve patient outcomes, efficiency, and workforce engagement. Maintain full operational accountability for enterprise P&L performance across a $500M+ healthcare organization. Develop and implement scalable operating models to support expansion into new markets and service lines. Standardize processes, policies, and systems across facilities to enhance efficiency, quality, and compliance. Partner with clinical leadership to align operations with evidence-based care and patient-centered outcomes. Collaborate with HR and executive leadership to strengthen workforce engagement, retention, and leadership development. Foster a high-performance culture centered on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. What We're Looking For Education Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field (required) Experience Fifteen (15) years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations (required) Proven experience managing multi-site healthcare organizations, preferably in behavioral health, inpatient psychiatry, or hospital systems (required) Demonstrated P&L leadership for organizations with $250M+ in annual revenue (required) Track record of improving operational performance, scaling healthcare systems, and leading large interdisciplinary teams (required) Knowledge of healthcare regulatory environments and accreditation standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CARF) (preferred) Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth healthcare environments (preferred) Licenses & Certifications Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) (preferred) Key Competencies Manages Complexity

• Applies critical thinking and leverages data and analytics to navigate large-scale, multi-faceted operational environments and drive informed decision-making Financial Acumen
• Drives strong financial performance through data-informed decisions Instills Trust
• Builds credibility and alignment across executive and operational teams Drives Vision and Purpose
• Translates strategy into actionable, organization-wide execution Communicates Effectively
• Engages diverse stakeholders with clarity and influence Builds Effective Teams
• Develops high-performing, aligned leadership teams Why Join Us As Chief Operating Officer, you will play a defining role in shaping the future of a growing behavioral health organization—driving operational excellence at scale while expanding access to high-quality care.

You'll partner closely with executive leadership to execute strategy, lead transformation, and build systems that support sustainable growth and meaningful patient outcomes. This is a rare opportunity to influence both the operational engine and the long-term trajectory of a mission-driven healthcare organization. Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including: DailyPay Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching Company paid life insurance Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA) Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts Pet insurance Discount and reward programs for Theme Parks & Attractions, Hotels, Rental Cars, Water Parks, Virtual Events & Shows, Movie Tickets, Gift Cards, and more.

• Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

You Matter From top to bottom, we are a company of caregivers. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone at Recovery Solutions, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, this is your moment. Your chance to join our family and be a part of our mission to care for those desperately in need, and to do your part to heal the world, one patient at a time. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.