Executive Director

Hickory-Recovery-Network; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

PTO

Vision insurance

Holiday pay

Job summary

Hickory Treatment Centers in Grinnell, IA is seeking an Executive Director to lead daily operations, oversee programs and strategic plan, and ensure financial health.

Under the Regional Director of Operations, the ED will manage budgets, resource allocation, and compliance while guiding staff and ensuring high-quality clinical services.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years senior management, strong leadership, and scheduling flexibility; a valid driver's license is necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3-5 years senior management experience required.
• The ability to prioritize and multi-task, with exceptional time management skills.
• Scheduling flexibility REQUIRED to accommodate varied client admissions.
• Must hold a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and provide own insured transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facility operations, ensuring quality care and efficient performance.
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable department leaders and staff.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and therapeutic environment.
• Manage facility budget, expenses, and financial performance.
• Review financial reports and variance analysis.
• Ensure appropriate resource allocation and cost control.
• Oversee hiring, staffing levels, and workforce planning.
• Monitor labor hours, overtime, and staffing ratios.
• Ensure timely performance reviews, training, and corrective actions.
• Monitor care delivery, documentation and EMR compliance.
• Review client satisfaction data and drive performance improvement.
• Ensure adherence to admission, discharge, and treatment protocols.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission, and state/federal regulations.
• Oversee infection control, medication management, and incident reporting.
• Maintain readiness for audits and inspections.
• Oversee safety, security, and facility operations (equipment, utilities, vendors).
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and capital improvement needs.
• Ensure proper functioning of IT systems and infrastructure.

Skills

Senior management

Time management

Prioritization

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

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Executive Director

Full Time Grinnell, IA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2459

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Executive Director at Hickory Treatment Centers

Department: Executive Director

Direct Report To: Regional Director of Operations

Job Type: Full Time

About the Role

• The Executive Director (ED) is the key management leader for the facility. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic plan of the organization.
• Under the immediate supervision of the Regional Director of Operations, the Executive Director is responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization , and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.

Why Hickory Recovery?

Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on

• Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
• Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment

Our Mission

To provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It’s Hickory’s primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.

What We Offer

• 401k
• Health insurance
• PTO
• Vision insurance
• Holiday pay

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 3-5 years senior management experience required
• The ability to prioritize and multi-task, with exceptional time management skills. Ability to competently encourage and inspire direct reports in the delivery of stellar clinical services through professionalism.
• Scheduling flexibility REQUIRED to accommodate varied client admissions.
• Must hold a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and provide own insured transportation.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Operations

• Oversee daily facility operations, ensuring quality care and efficient performance
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable department leaders and staff
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and therapeutic environment
• Manage facility budget, expenses, and financial performance
  
• Review financial reports and variance analysis
• Ensure appropriate resource allocation and cost control

Staffing & HR

• Oversee hiring, staffing levels, and workforce planning
  
• Monitor labor hours, overtime, and staffing ratios
• Ensure timely performance reviews, training, and corrective actions

Clinical & Quality Oversight

• Monitor care delivery, documentation and EMR compliance
• Review client satisfaction data and drive performance improvement
• Ensure adherence to admission, discharge, and treatment protocols

Compliance & Regulatory

• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission, and state/federal regulations
  
• Oversee infection control, medication management, and incident reporting
• Maintain readiness for audits and inspections

Facility & Environment of Care

• Oversee safety, security, and facility operations (equipment, utilities, vendors)
  
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and capital improvement needs
• Ensure proper functioning of IT systems and infrastructure