Senior Director, Statewide Behavioral Health Operations

Merakey; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth)

DailyPay access

Goga well-being platform access

Care.com backup childcare and elder/l

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Merakey is seeking an Executive Director to provide statewide strategic and operational leadership for Adult Behavioral Health programs across Louisiana, guiding program leaders to deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented services.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, the role requires strong experience in managing budgets, productivity, and service delivery outcomes, with a track record of turning around underperforming operations and driving organizational change.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social services, behavioral health, business, health administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience with increasing responsibility and scope.
• Experience leading multi-site or statewide operations and managing executive-level staff.
• Proven success turning around underperforming programs and improving performance.
• Accountability for operational and financial results, including budgets and productivity.
• Strong strategic planning, performance management, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide strategic and operational leadership for Adult Behavioral Health programs across Louisiana.
• Oversee program leaders and hold them accountable for results.
• Manage operational and financial performance including budgets and productivity.
• Travel statewide and collaborate with clinical, operational, and executive leadership.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Performance management

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Budget management

Change management

Executive collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Merakey is seeking an Executive Director to provide statewide strategic and operational leadership for Adult Behavioral Health programs across Louisiana, guiding program leaders to deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented services.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, the role requires strong experience in managing budgets, productivity, and service delivery outcomes, with a track record of turning around underperforming operations and driving organizational change.