Behavioral Health Operations Leader

Flyland Recovery Network; Florida; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Flyland Recovery Network seeks a Director of Operations to oversee inpatient detox, residential, and support services, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality patient care across facilities.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, drive policy implementation, and guide licensing readiness with Joint Commission, CARF, and state regulators, while fostering a culture of safety and service excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive leadership in behavioral health or healthcare.
• In-depth understanding of behavioral health regulations and operational requirements.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Financial proficiency in budget management.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations across in-patient detox, Residential, and support services.
• Collaborate with Clinical, Nursing, Admissions, HR, and Compliance to ensure alignment of services.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to optimize performance and safety.
• Manage facility licensing and accreditation processes (e.g., Joint Commission, CARF, DCF, SAMHSA).
• Manage overall patient census.
• Assist in developing and executing short- and long-term strategic plans.
• Identify opportunities for program enhancements.
• Lead internal audits and readiness for licensing inspections and third-party reviews.
• Manage Life Safety, Emergency Management, and Environment of Care.
• Provide leadership for all facility staff, mentoring and development of managers.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Budget management

Tools

EMR software

CRM software

Job description

Flyland Recovery Network seeks a Director of Operations to oversee inpatient detox, residential, and support services, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality patient care across facilities.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, drive policy implementation, and guide licensing readiness with Joint Commission, CARF, and state regulators, while fostering a culture of safety and service excellence.