Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Diversus Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 252,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversus Health in Colorado Springs seeks a Chief Operations Officer to guide enterprise-wide operations and transform performance across a growing nonprofit. The role reports to the CEO and supports 11 locations while advancing healthcare delivery for more than 11,000 individuals annually.

The COO will translate strategy into measurable outcomes, lead through complexity, and strengthen organizational performance with a focus on data, technology, and system-wide excellence.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in behavioral health, community mental health, or integrated care.
• Proven executive leadership overseeing operational and financial performance.
• Strong systems-thinking connecting strategy, operations, finance, technology, and service delivery.
• Track record translating strategic vision into execution and results.
• Experience leading senior leadership teams and building mission-driven cultures.
• AI-forward mindset leveraging data and digital transformation to improve outcomes.
• Experience partnering with boards and executive leadership teams to drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee enterprise-wide operations and ensure organizational performance.
• Lead transformation initiatives across the nonprofit and healthcare functions.
• Translate strategy into measurable outcomes and accountability.
• Strengthen organizational performance and drive growth across locations.
• Partner with the CEO and Board to set priorities and allocate resources.

Skills

Behavioral health

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Operations oversight

Finance oversight

Systems thinking

Digital transformation

Board collaboration

Change management

Job description

We are pleased to assist our client, Diversus Health, in its search for a new Chief Operations Officer (COO).

This is a rare opportunity to join one of Colorado's most respected behavioral health organizations at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation. Reporting to the CEO and serving as a key member of the Executive Leadership leadership team, the COO will oversee enterprise-wide operations and help shape the future of a $47 million nonprofit serving more than 11,000 individuals annually across 11 locations. The successful candidate will bring the vision and operational discipline to translate strategy into measurable outcomes, strengthen organizational performance, lead through complexity and change, and ensure Diversus Health continues to deliver exceptional behavioral health care while expanding its impact throughout the communities it serves.

To be fully considered, candidates should possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Deep expertise in behavioral health, community mental health, integrated care, or a similarly complex healthcare environment strongly preferred; Executive Leaderships with demonstrated success leading large, complex nonprofit organizations will also be considered.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale organizational transformation and navigating complex, rapidly changing environments.
• Proven Executive Leadership leadership experience overseeing both operational and financial performance within a complex organization.
• Strong systems-thinking capabilities with the ability to connect strategy, operations, finance, technology, and service delivery.
• A track record of translating strategic vision into execution, accountability, and measurable organizational results.
• Experience leading senior Executive Leaderships and building high-performing, mission-driven cultures.
• AI-forward mindset with demonstrated ability to leverage technology, innovation, data, and digital transformation to improve organizational effectiveness and client outcomes.
• Experience partnering with governing boards and Executive Leadership leadership teams to drive strategic priorities and organizational growth.
• Minimum of 10 years of Executive Leadership leadership experience in healthcare, behavioral health, integrated care, or a similarly complex nonprofit environment.

Salary range for role is $252,000 to $325,000.