Leap Brands is working with a private equity backed company that is a rapidly growing behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to delivering high-quality care and improving lives. Backed by a leading private equity firm, we are scaling our operations and expanding our reach to serve more communities across the country. We specialize in providing innovative, patient-centered mental health, substance abuse treatment, and other behavioral health services. We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization through its next phase of growth and transformation.Key Responsibilities:1. Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement a long-term vision and strategy that drives growth, operational excellence, and clinical quality.
- Collaborate with private equity stakeholders to align company goals with investor expectations and value creation plans.
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for geographic expansion, service diversification, and strategic partnerships.
2. Operational Excellence
- Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure the delivery of high-quality care while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Drive improvements in operational efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Build and refine systems, processes, and infrastructure to support sustainable growth.
3. Financial Management
- Lead the organization to achieve revenue and profitability targets while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Work with the CFO to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial strategies.
- Evaluate and execute M&A opportunities to drive growth and market consolidation.
4. Clinical Quality and Patient Experience
- Champion a culture of clinical excellence and patient-centric care.
- Ensure the organization meets or exceeds all accreditation and regulatory standards.
- Monitor key performance metrics, including patient outcomes, satisfaction scores, and employee engagement.
5. Leadership and Team Development
- Build, inspire, and lead a high-performing executive team and organizational culture.
- Attract, retain, and develop top talent at all levels of the organization.
- Foster collaboration and accountability across departments.
6. Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary liaison with private equity partners, board members, and key stakeholders.
- Provide regular updates on financial performance, strategic initiatives, and operational progress.
- Represent the company to external audiences, including partners, payers, and the community.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA, MHA, or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.
- Experience:
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 5+ years as a CEO, COO, or similar executive role.
- Proven success in a private equity-backed environment is highly desirable.
- Deep understanding of the behavioral healthcare industry, including regulatory requirements and payer models.
- Experience leading organizations through periods of growth, transformation, or M&A activity.
- Skills:
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing P&L in a complex, multi-site operation.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.