State Director - SpringHealth

SpringHealth Behavioral Health & Integrated Care; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpringHealth Behavioral Health & Integrated Care in Georgia seeks a State Director to lead operations, elevate clinical quality, and empower teams statewide. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on oversight of programs and services.

You will oversee budgets, compliance, recruitment, and growth initiatives while maintaining a clinically driven, people-first culture that delivers measurable outcomes for individuals and families served.

Qualifications

• Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) licensed in Georgia or licensed psychologist.
• Experience with behavioral intervention and/or a strong educational emphasis on learning and developmental psychology.
• Five or more years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behaviorally challenged populations.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role providing staff direction and training as well as program development and oversight.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Have a working knowledge of all funding sources for all service sites throughout the state.
• Knowledge of funding source regulations and specifications.
• Participate in the development of the annual operating and capital budget for the state.
• Ensure 100% implementation of all company accounting policies.
• Ensure all sites develop and fully implement a targeted recruitment and retention plan.
• Ensure all Human Resource and training policies are implemented which includes ensuring that each employee has a complete chart with all state, federal, and program required training and documents.
• Hire, supervise, reward, discipline and evaluate all direct reports timely and effectively.
• Ensure all service sites are in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Participate in all audits and reviews conducted by external sources.
• Develop a written internal growth plan for the state.
• Oversee new business opportunities and development throughout the state.
• Develop and maintain contact with state and regional waiver staff, support coordinator/case management entities, waiver providers, etc.
• Work with business analysts and others to ensure month end close in complete.
• Ensure client charts are complete and meet state and federal requirements.
• Will keep clinical skills sharp by keeping an agreed upon caseload of customers.
• Responsible for mandatory reporting of the state incident reports, complete follow‑up to ensure timely closure of incidents reported.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

BCBA licensed (GA)

Behavioral intervention experience

Supervisory leadership

Willing to travel

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Company

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care

State Director – Georgia

Lead With Purpose. Drive Clinical Excellence. Build What Matters.

Primary Clinic Location: Lawrenceville, GA

Service Areas

• Cobb
• Clayton
• DeKalb
• Dougherty
• Fulton
• Forsyth
• Gwinnett
• Hall
• Henry
• Lowndes
• Spaulding

Overview

Are you a visionary clinical leader ready to make a statewide impact? We are seeking a dynamic State Director in Georgia to lead operations, elevate clinical quality, and empower teams across the state. As a clinically led organization, our decisions are guided by best practices, ethical standards, and meaningful outcomes for the individuals and families we serve. This is more than an operational leadership role — it’s an opportunity to shape programs, develop leaders, and drive measurable impact.

• Staff Leadership & Development – Inspire, mentor, and strengthen multidisciplinary teams
• Financial Oversight – Manage budgets, monitor performance, and ensure fiscal responsibility
• Operational Excellence – Oversee daily operations and statewide service delivery
• Compliance & Quality Assurance – Ensure strict adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
• Program Growth & Evaluation – Collect, analyze, and interpret data to enhance service delivery and outcomes

Why Join Us?

• Clinically driven culture where quality comes first
• Executive leadership that understands and values clinical excellence
• Opportunity to lead at scale while maintaining a people‑first approach
• Meaningful work that transforms lives across the state

If you are a strategic thinker, passionate about developing people and programs, and ready to lead with integrity and impact — we would love to connect.

Responsibilities

• Have a working knowledge of all funding sources for all service sites throughout the state.
• Knowledge of funding source regulations and specifications.
• Participate in the development of the annual operating and capital budget for the state.
• Ensure 100% implementation of all company accounting policies.
• Ensure all sites develop and fully implement a targeted recruitment and retention plan.
• Ensure all Human Resource and training policies are implemented which includes ensuring that each employee has a complete chart with all state, federal, and program required training and documents.
• Hire, supervise, reward, discipline and evaluate all direct reports timely and effectively.
• Ensure all service sites are in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Participate in all audits and reviews conducted by external sources.
• Develop a written internal growth plan for the state.
• Oversee new business opportunities and development throughout the state.
• Develop and maintain contact with state and regional waiver staff, support coordinator/case management entities, waiver providers, etc.
• Work with business analysts and others to ensure month end close in complete.
• Ensure client charts are complete and meet state and federal requirements.
• Will keep clinical skills sharp by keeping an agreed upon caseload of customers.
• Responsible for mandatory reporting of the state incident reports, complete follow‑up to ensure timely closure of incidents reported.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) licensed in Georgia or Licensed Psychologist.
• Must have experience with behavioral intervention, and/or a strong educational emphasis on the principles of learning and developmental psychology.
• Five or more years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behaviorally challenged population.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role providing staff direction and training as well as program development and oversight is required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Can reside anywhere in the state but must be willing to travel as needed.