Executive Director, Statewide Behavioral Health Operations

Merakey; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Well-being platform

Backup care services

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Online learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Senior Executive to lead Adult Behavioral Health Operations across Louisiana. The role entails statewide strategic and operational oversight, guiding program leaders to deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented services.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will be accountable for budgets, productivity, and service outcomes, driving sustainable improvements and organizational change. Significant travel and strong clinical-operational collaboration are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; progressive leadership with increasing responsibility.
• Experience leading multi-site or statewide operations with executive-level staff.
• Proven ability to turn around underperforming programs and improve operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide strategic and operational leadership for Adult Behavioral Health programs across Louisiana.
• Oversee program leaders and ensure high-quality, recovery-oriented services.
• Manage operational and financial performance, including budgets and outcomes; drive measurable results.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Change management

Budget management

Operational leadership

Education

Master’s degree in social services, behavioral health, business, health administration, or a related field

Job description

Merakey is seeking a Senior Executive to lead Adult Behavioral Health Operations across Louisiana. The role entails statewide strategic and operational oversight, guiding program leaders to deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented services.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will be accountable for budgets, productivity, and service outcomes, driving sustainable improvements and organizational change. Significant travel and strong clinical-operational collaboration are required.