Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

You Matter

It’s more than a career. It’s a calling.

Everything we do is about taking care of people.

• Taking Care of Our Patients.
• Taking Care of Our People.
• Taking Care of Our Partners.

Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:

• DailyPay, get no-fee, instant access to your earned pay!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. 

Why Us

From top to bottom, we are a company of caregivers.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone at Recovery Solutions, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.

For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, this is your moment. Your chance to join our family and be a part of our mission to care for those desperately in need, and to do your part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

How you make a difference

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) – Driving Strategy, Compliance & Organizational Excellence

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for navigating complex legal, HR, and compliance landscapes? As the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), you’ll play a pivotal executive role, overseeing the legal, human resources, and compliance functions to safeguard the organization’s integrity and drive operational success.

In this high-impact position, you'll manage legal risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide expert legal counsel on major contracts and transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, business and physician agreements, HR & employment matters, real estate, litigation, and more. Serving as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, senior leadership, and Board of Trustees, you’ll ensure that every decision aligns with both company goals and legal requirements.

If you’re a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of law, business, and leadership, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a mission-driven organization!

Key Responsibilities

Success Metrics

• Legal & Risk Management

  • Implement a proactive risk assessment framework to reduce legal exposure by 20% within the first year.
  • Ensure full compliance with all healthcare regulations and oversee legal strategy.
  • Strengthen relationships with external legal counsel to efficiently manage high-priority matters.

• Human Resources Leadership

  • Drive a talent strategy to increase employee retention by 15% within 12 months.
  • Establish leadership development programs and an HR analytics system to enhance workforce performance.
  • Foster a culture of engagement and accountability to support organizational growth.

• Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

  • Ensure 100% compliance with state and federal regulations, reducing audit findings by 25%.
  • Implement a comprehensive compliance training program for all staff within the first 6 months.
  • Develop data-driven compliance reporting for transparency and accountability.

• Operational & Strategic Impact

  • Drive cross-functional collaboration between legal, HR, and compliance to improve service delivery.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, achieving 10% operational efficiency gains.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team on key initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record of executive leadership in behavioral healthcare or a highly regulated industry.
• Expertise in legal, HR, and compliance functions with a strong operational mindset.
• Ability to drive measurable performance outcomes and lead teams effectively.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education:

• Required: Juris Doctor of Law from an accredited law school

Experience:

• Required: 15 years of experience in legal through a combination of major law firm, in-house general counsel or senior managing in-house counsel with five years in a senior leadership role.
• Required: Solid healthcare experience, including in the areas of hospital/healthcare business operations and contracting; physician contracting; business transactions, including joint ventures, mergers/acquisitions/dispositions, and financings; and healthcare regulatory and legal compliance, as well as an excellent understanding of major federal laws, applicable state laws and related regulations that govern the provision of healthcare services. 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.