Chief Executive Officer - Healthcare

Leap Brands is working with a private equity backed company that is a rapidly growing behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to delivering high-quality care and improving lives. Backed by a leading private equity firm, we are scaling our operations and expanding our reach to serve more communities across the country. We specialize in providing innovative, patient-centered mental health, substance abuse treatment, and other behavioral health services. We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization through its next phase of growth and transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a long-term vision and strategy that drives growth, operational excellence, and clinical quality.
• Collaborate with private equity stakeholders to align company goals with investor expectations and value creation plans.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for geographic expansion, service diversification, and strategic partnerships.

2. Operational Excellence

• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure the delivery of high-quality care while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Drive improvements in operational efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Build and refine systems, processes, and infrastructure to support sustainable growth.

3. Financial Management

• Lead the organization to achieve revenue and profitability targets while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Work with the CFO to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial strategies.
• Evaluate and execute M&A opportunities to drive growth and market consolidation.

4. Clinical Quality and Patient Experience

• Champion a culture of clinical excellence and patient-centric care.
• Ensure the organization meets or exceeds all accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Monitor key performance metrics, including patient outcomes, satisfaction scores, and employee engagement.

5. Leadership and Team Development

• Build, inspire, and lead a high-performing executive team and organizational culture.
• Attract, retain, and develop top talent at all levels of the organization.
• Foster collaboration and accountability across departments.

6. Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary liaison with private equity partners, board members, and key stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates on financial performance, strategic initiatives, and operational progress.
• Represent the company to external audiences, including partners, payers, and the community.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, MHA, or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  • 15 years of progressive leadership experience, including 5 years as a CEO, COO, or similar executive role.
  • Proven success in a private equity-backed environment is highly desirable.
  • Deep understanding of the behavioral healthcare industry, including regulatory requirements and payer models.
  • Experience leading organizations through periods of growth, transformation, or M&A activity.
• Skills:
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
  • Strong financial acumen and experience managing P&L in a complex, multi-site operation.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Salary : $175,000 - $300,000