Vice President of Operations

YOSO Recruiting; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k)

Bonus structure tied to KPI performance

Job summary

YOSO Recruiting is seeking a Regional Vice President of Operations in Columbus, Ohio, to oversee four behavioral health facilities. This role focuses on leading operational excellence and ensuring regulatory compliance while driving financial performance. The candidate must have over 7 years of experience in behavioral health operations, particularly in psychiatric settings. A strong understanding of Medicaid and Medicare billing processes is essential. The position offers an attractive compensation package and full benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership experience in behavioral health operations, preferably multi-site.
• Direct experience operating psychiatric hospitals required.
• Strong understanding of Medicaid and Medicare billing and reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight for 4 facilities to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Lead and develop facility leadership teams including Executive Directors and Clinical Directors.
• Drive financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and optimizing revenue.

Skills

Leadership experience in behavioral health operations

Understanding of Medicaid and Medicare billing

Driving KPIs and operational performance

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Multi-site team management

Job description

About the job Vice President of Operations

Regional Vice President of Operations (Behavioral Health)

Location: Ohio (Travel required across 4 facilities)
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Compensation: $150,000-$200,000 + Bonus (KPI-Driven) + Full Benefits

About the Role

Lead operations across a full continuum behavioral health platform—driving impact from inpatient psychiatry to outpatient care across multiple high‑performing Ohio facilities.

We are seeking a seasoned Regional Vice President of Operations to oversee four behavioral health facilities across Ohio. These programs operate across the full continuum of care, including inpatient psychiatry, detox/residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient services. This leader will be responsible for driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and financial performance across all sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight for 4 facilities, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and high-quality patient care across all levels of care (IP, detox/res, PHP, IOP, OP).
• Lead and develop facility leadership teams, including Executive Directors, Clinical Directors, and department heads.
• Drive financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and optimizing census and revenue across all programs.
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and accrediting bodies (Joint Commission/CARF as applicable).
• Oversee Medicaid and Medicare billing practices, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and maximization of allowable reimbursement.
• Monitor and improve KPIs, including census, LOS, staff retention, patient outcomes, and operational margins.
• Standardize systems and SOPs across facilities to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Partner with clinical leadership to ensure best-in-class care delivery across psychiatric and SUD services.
• Support growth initiatives, including program expansion, service line development, and community partnerships.

Requirements

• 7+ years of leadership experience in behavioral health operations (multi-site strongly preferred).
• Direct experience operating psychiatric hospitals REQUIRED.
• Experience overseeing SUD programs (detox/residential/PHP/IOP) is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of Medicaid and Medicare billing, reimbursement, and allowables.
• Proven track record of driving KPIs, census growth, and operational performance.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and accreditation standards (Joint Commission, CARF, state licensing).
• Ability to manage and lead multi-site teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Licensed clinician (LCSW, LPCC, etc.) is a plus but not required.
• Must be based in Ohio and willing to travel between facilities.
• Bonus structure tied to KPI performance (census, EBITDA, quality metrics, etc.)
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k)