ADMINISTRATION - Chief Executive Officer

Legacy Behavioral Health Services Human Resources • Valdosta, GA

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About The Position

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing strategic direction and executive leadership for the organization. The CEO ensures operational effectiveness, financial accountability, and the delivery of high-quality services across all programs, operations, and administrative areas. This role leads the development and execution of strategic initiatives, systems, and policies in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, values, and regulatory requirements.
Leveraging strong leadership, analytical, and critical-thinking skills, the CEO cultivates a high-performing, person-centered, and recovery-focused culture. The position oversees program performance, financial management, risk mitigation, and workforce development, while also representing the organization in state, regional, and community efforts. In addition the CEO also serves as the primary liaison to the Board, delivering timely and accurate information supporting governance, policy making, and strategic planning. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in health care, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) or more years of executive leadership experience in health care, behavioral health, human services, or a comparable complex organization.
• Proven leadership skills, with unwavering integrity, accountability, and the ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams.
• Strong understanding of strategic planning, organizational management, regulatory compliance, and risk management in a health services environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, interpret performance metrics, and apply insights to drive organizational outcomes.
• Skilled in diagnosing operational and strategic challenges, anticipating risks, and implementing effective solutions.
• Valid GA diver’s license with less than 5 points

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience leading a community service board, behavioral health organization, or similar human services agency.
• Experience in budgeting, finance, and resource development, including grant writing and fundraising.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal funding regulations and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated success in community engagement, partnership development, and advocacy.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in behavioral health and human services.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic direction and executive leadership for the organization
• Ensuring operational effectiveness, financial accountability, and the delivery of high-quality services across all programs, operations, and administrative areas
• Leading the development and execution of strategic initiatives, systems, and policies in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, values, and regulatory requirements
• Cultivating a high-performing, person-centered, and recovery-focused culture
• Overseeing program performance, financial management, risk mitigation, and workforce development
• Representing the organization in state, regional, and community efforts
• Serving as the primary liaison to the Board, delivering timely and accurate information supporting governance, policy making, and strategic planning
• Performing other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health insurance: Quality, affordable coverage through State of Georgia employee benefit plans.
• Competitive pay
• 24 Days of paid leave in your first year
• Retirement Plans: Automatic 2% employer contribution to your 401(k), plus a 3% match after one year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees