Chief Executive Officer

Arisa Health • Jonesboro, AR

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About The Position

Arisa Health is seeking an experienced, visionary, and mission-driven executive to serve as its next President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Following a significant organizational transformation, the Board seeks a collaborative leader who can unify teams, strengthen culture, modernize operations, and position the organization for long-term sustainability and growth. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO provides strategic, operational, financial, and cultural leadership while guiding Arisa Health through its next phase of growth, modernization, and mission-driven impact.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Behavioral Health, or another related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible executive or senior leadership experience in healthcare, behavioral healthcare, nonprofit management, or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading organizational transformation.
• Multi-site healthcare leadership.
• Experience with behavioral healthcare, Medicaid/Medicare, CARF, revenue cycle modernization, and healthcare policy.
• Knowledge of Arkansas's behavioral healthcare ecosystem, including Medicaid, regulations, funding mechanisms, and governmental processes.
• Experience working with Arkansas healthcare organizations, state agencies, or community stakeholders is highly desirable.
• Candidates from outside Arkansas should demonstrate the ability to quickly learn the state's healthcare landscape and build effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Board on strategic direction.
• Lead the Executive Leadership Team.
• Ensure operational excellence, quality, compliance, and financial stewardship.
• Modernize service delivery and revenue cycle operations.
• Build a unified culture and strengthen employee engagement.
• Represent Arisa Health externally.
• Develop productive relationships with Arkansas legislators, state agencies, payers, advocacy organizations, community partners, and other stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive