Executive Director, Early Childhood Day Treatment

Kids Thrive; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids Thrive in Cleveland, OH is seeking an Executive Director to lead our Early Childhood Day Treatment program for children aged 3–12 with behavioral and mental health needs. This senior role oversees clinical operations, budgets, and regulatory compliance, guiding clinicians, therapists, and support staff to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

You will set strategic goals, recruit and develop staff, ensure HIPAA and coding standards compliance, and foster partnerships with families and

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for the early childhood day treatment program, setting strategic goals aligned with best practices in behavioral health and early childhood development.
• Manage staff recruitment, training, supervision, and performance evaluations to cultivate a motivated, skilled team committed to exceptional patient care.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations including HIPAA, ICD coding standards (ICD-10/ICD-9), CPT coding, and medical documentation requirements.
• Develop and monitor program budgets, resource allocation, and operational efficiencies to sustain high-quality services.
• Foster strong relationships with families, caregivers, community partners, and healthcare providers to coordinate case management and home & community care initiatives.
• Lead quality assurance efforts through data collection, research initiatives, clinical documentation audits, and continuous improvement strategies to enhance patient outcomes.

Job description

Kids Thrive in Cleveland, OH is seeking an Executive Director to lead our Early Childhood Day Treatment program for children aged 3–12 with behavioral and mental health needs. This senior role oversees clinical operations, budgets, and regulatory compliance, guiding clinicians, therapists, and support staff to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

You will set strategic goals, recruit and develop staff, ensure HIPAA and coding standards compliance, and foster partnerships with families and