Chief Operating Officer

Erlanger Behavioral Health; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead operations at a premier psychiatric hospital in San Jose. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong background in behavioral health operations and a commitment to quality care. You will oversee multiple departments, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure the delivery of top-notch services in a supportive environment. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving lives through compassionate care and innovative treatment approaches. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of behavioral health.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Robust paid time off

Leadership training and development programs

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a leadership role in behavioral health.
• Experience in clinical or hospital operations with personnel management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departments to ensure efficient operations and high-quality services.
• Support CEO in executing strategies across the organization.

Skills

Leadership in Behavioral Health Operations

Strategic Planning

Quality Improvement

Budget Management

Personnel Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Chief Operating Officer (COO) – San Jose Behavioral Health

San Jose Behavioral Health is a 133-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital dedicated to serving adolescents and adults who are experiencing mental health and chemical dependency issues. Our facility provides a secure, therapeutic environment where patients benefit from individualized treatment plans that include group, family, and individual therapy, along with medication management and medical detoxification services when needed. We are committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care and supporting the stabilization of acute psychiatric symptoms.

We are currently seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead daily operations and elevate the overall patient and staff experience at San Jose Behavioral Health. The right candidate will possess a proven track record in behavioral health operations, a strong sense of strategic vision, and a relentless focus on quality, safety, and service excellence. This is a meaningful opportunity to lead in a vital healthcare setting and help shape the future of behavioral health treatment in the Bay Area.

Join us in advancing behavioral healthcare at San Jose Behavioral Health.

What We Offer

At San Jose Behavioral Health, we support our leaders with a competitive compensation package and career development opportunities, including:

• Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus plan
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Robust paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal days, extended sick leave, and holidays
• Access to advanced leadership training and development programs
• Career advancement opportunities across Acadia Healthcare’s nationwide network

Be Part of Something Bigger

If you’re a forward-thinking operational leader with a passion for behavioral health, we want to hear from you. At San Jose Behavioral Health, you’ll do more than lead—you’ll make a difference. Join a mission-driven team committed to improving lives, one patient at a time.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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 CA (LPCC, LMFT, LWSW) preferred.

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