Executive Director, Substance Use Treatment Center

CMJ RECOVERY AZ LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CMJ RECOVERY AZ LLC seeks an Executive Director to lead the treatment center’s operations, financials, and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on optimizing performance, staffing with qualified leaders, and ensuring high-quality client care across all departments.

TheExecutive Director will oversee budgeting, strategic planning, and public relations, while maintaining patient safety and satisfaction. Occasional flexibility for responsibilities at other locations will be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in healthcare administration or business administration.
• Three to five years of proven success at department level management in Behavioral Healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge of components to deliver high quality client care.
• Ability to enact action plans/strategies to achieve financial and operational goals.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of government regulations, accrediting bodies, and compliance requirements.
• CPR Certification and state-required certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and operational management of the treatment center.
• Assist with daily financial responsibilities and partner with the facility leadership team to drive key performance indicators and financial measures.
• Maintain high quality client care as a primary concern.
• Staff the facility with high quality department leaders and provide direct supervision of the facility leadership team.
• Motivate facility leadership through metrics and develop a culture of accountability.
• Participate in mentorship with leadership towards overall strategic goals.
• Prepare the annual budget and strategic business plan.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation standards and requirements.
• Implement staff in-services and training programs.
• Lead efforts to train and develop director-level staff in budgeting and position control.
• Develop and maintain staff engagement and retention plans to decrease industry annual attrition.
• Handle employee-related concerns and complaints in collaboration with the Human Resources Department.
• Ensure day-to-day operations of the facility service lines with a focus on safe staffing levels and effective patient treatment.
• Organize and maintain an Administrator On - Call rotation for 24/7 management oversight.
• Lead daily meetings and weekly leadership meetings, support leadership in monthly operational report meetings.
• Establish and maintain high patient satisfaction scores via internal measurement systems and external facility reviews.
• Monitor and improve quality of care, patient safety, and patient/referral satisfaction.
• Demonstrate high fiscal responsibility with ownership over facility expenses and staffing levels.
• Prepare and present the annual budget and strategic operating business plan.
• Maximize Payor Mix, Average Daily Revenue, and Length of Stay goal attainment.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Financial management

Budgeting

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Public relations

Education

Master's degree in healthcare administration or business administration

Job description

CMJ RECOVERY AZ LLC seeks an Executive Director to lead the treatment center’s operations, financials, and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on optimizing performance, staffing with qualified leaders, and ensuring high-quality client care across all departments.

TheExecutive Director will oversee budgeting, strategic planning, and public relations, while maintaining patient safety and satisfaction. Occasional flexibility for responsibilities at other locations will be required.