Executive Director - Behavioral Health & Substance Use Program
Executive Director – Behavioral Health & Substance Use Program
Hilliard, OH
$100,000 - $200,000 (DOE)
Overview
A behavioral health organization in Ohio is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead its mental health and substance use services program.
The organization is looking for a steady, strategic leader who understands compliance — but also understands people. Leadership must uphold regulatory standards while improving retention, morale, and culture.
This role requires balance: strong operational oversight without unnecessary rigidity. The right candidate will stabilize the program, support staff, maintain high-quality care delivery, and drive growth through marketing, outreach, and program expansion initiatives.
Core Responsibilities
Provide executive oversight of behavioral health and substance use services
Lead clinical and administrative teams
Improve staff retention and workplace culture
Ensure compliance with state and program regulations
Create operational systems and accountability structures
Partner with ownership and board-level stakeholders
Monitor program quality, performance metrics, and service outcomes
Develop and execute strategies to grow the agency, including marketing, community outreach, and referral development
Build partnerships with referral sources, community organizations, and stakeholders to increase census and program reach
Ideal Candidate
Prior Executive Director or senior leadership experience in behavioral health and/or substance use treatment programs
Strong understanding of regulated healthcare environments
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams
Proven ability to improve retention and culture
Experience driving agency growth, census building, or marketing initiatives
Balanced leadership style — structured but human-centered
Operationally strong and emotionally intelligent
Email resumes to [email protected]
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