North Central Regional Operations Leader

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee benefits package

Top-notch training

Career mobility

Welcoming work culture

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health seeks a Regional Operating Officer in the North Central Region (Columbia, MO). You will guide operations, clinical service delivery, financial performance, and workforce engagement as part of the executive leadership team.

The role requires strategic vision and hands-on execution, partnering with regional leaders, physicians, and community stakeholders to expand access to high‑quality behavioral health care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Human Services, or related field.
• Master's degree, Doctorate, or MBA preferred.
• Advanced clinical training in healthcare or behavioral health preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressive healthcare leadership with operational oversight.
• Experience leading complex healthcare systems and multiple service lines preferred.
• Experience with strategic planning, financial stewardship, and performance management.
• Licensure such as LPC/LCSW/Psychologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior operational leader for the North Central Region with day-to-day oversight.
• Lead VPs, directors, and managers to achieve strategic and operational goals.
• Direct regional departments and service lines ensuring alignment with priorities.
• Drive operational excellence through workflow optimization and process improvements.
• Collaborate with the Regional President and senior leaders on strategic plans.
• Develop and monitor operational metrics and performance indicators.
• Ensure compliant, high-quality, safe, and efficient service delivery.
• Support financial performance through analysis, budgeting, and revenue optimization.
• Identify community needs and guide development of innovative solutions.
• Build relationships with physicians, administrators, and community stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational excellence

Healthcare administration

Stakeholder engagement

Financial stewardship

Team building

Education

Bachelor's in Healthcare Admin

MBA or Master's preferred

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health seeks a Regional Operating Officer in the North Central Region (Columbia, MO). You will guide operations, clinical service delivery, financial performance, and workforce engagement as part of the executive leadership team.

The role requires strategic vision and hands-on execution, partnering with regional leaders, physicians, and community stakeholders to expand access to high‑quality behavioral health care.