CEO

Center for Holistic Development, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Holistic Development, Inc. in Omaha, NE seeks a results-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead CHD's strategic direction, operations, and financial stewardship. This on-site role partners with the Board to advance programs and community impact.

We value executive leadership in behavioral health/nonprofit settings, with skills in budgeting, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement to sustain growth and mission delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience budgeting, forecasting, and financial stewardship in nonprofit or healthcare settings.
• Oversee programs, staff, processes, and systems for efficient, high-quality service delivery.
• Experience in strategic planning and guiding mission-driven growth.
• Experience with fundraising, grant development, and partnerships to sustain resources.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Leadership at executive or senior management level in behavioral health, social services, or nonprofits.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement with commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to make data-informed decisions and navigate regulatory compliance in behavioral healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic and financial direction for CHD.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure program alignment with mission.
• Lead senior staff and foster an inclusive workplace culture.
• Build partnerships with donors, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Report to the Board of Directors and guide long-term growth.

Skills

Finance and business planning

Operations management

Strategic planning

Revenue generation

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Company Description

The Center for Holistic Development, Inc. (CHD) is a behavioral healthcare and education agency dedicated to serving a diverse community through holistic, culturally responsive services for individuals and families. Founded in 2001, CHD offers far more than traditional counseling, integrating prevention, education, community outreach, and intervention to address the needs of the whole person. Guided by the belief that changing minds transforms lives and communities, CHD has become a trusted provider of professional, culturally appropriate care. The organization is supported by a diverse, highly qualified team including licensed mental health professionals, addiction counselors, and administrative staff. CHD’s “S.P.E.C.I.A.L.” approach has earned a reputation as a unique and impactful resource in behavioral healthcare.

Role Description

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in Omaha, NE, responsible for overall strategic, operational, and financial direction of the Center for Holistic Development. The CEO oversees day-to-day operations, ensuring that programs, services, and community outreach efforts align with CHD’s mission and quality standards. This role leads and supports senior staff and licensed professionals, fosters a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture, and maintains compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. The CEO develops and manages budgets, cultivates funding sources, and builds relationships with community partners, donors, and stakeholders to strengthen CHD’s visibility and impact. The position also involves reporting to the Board of Directors, informing organizational governance, and driving long-term strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Finance and Business Planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial stewardship in a nonprofit or healthcare setting.
• Proven ability in Operations Management to oversee programs, staff, processes, and organizational systems for efficient, high-quality service delivery.
• Strong background in Strategic Planning, with experience setting organizational goals, developing long-term initiatives, and guiding mission-driven growth.
• Experience with Sales or revenue-generating activities, such as fundraising, grant development, and community partnership building to sustain organizational resources.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Healthcare Management, Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred.
• Leadership experience at the executive or senior management level, ideally in behavioral health, social services, or nonprofit organizations.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to make data-informed decisions, manage change, and navigate regulatory and compliance requirements in behavioral healthcare.