SUD Executive Administrator — Regional Operations & Growth

New Mexico Department of Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 111,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Health is seeking an experienced SUD Executive Administrator to oversee substance use facility leaders across the region. The role focuses on strengthening SUD facility operations, improving census, and ensuring accountability for performance metrics while serving as an extension of the Facilities Management Division Director.

The position requires leadership of Facility Administrators, data-driven decision making, and strong collaboration with executive teams to drive

Qualifications

• Experience with SUD programs or behavioral health is strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing multiple sites or leaders.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends and require action plans that move metrics.
• Operational mastery with CMS standards and regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication and reporting to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, guidance, and performance oversight to assigned SUD Facility Administrators.
• Monitor performance measures and ensure accountability for clinical and regulatory metrics.
• Develop census growth strategies and manage occupancy/admissions processes and partnerships.
• Support operational challenges and lead during surveys, audits, and performance reviews.

Skills

SUD programs

Leadership

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

New Mexico Department of Health is seeking an experienced SUD Executive Administrator to oversee substance use facility leaders across the region. The role focuses on strengthening SUD facility operations, improving census, and ensuring accountability for performance metrics while serving as an extension of the Facilities Management Division Director.

The position requires leadership of Facility Administrators, data-driven decision making, and strong collaboration with executive teams to drive