Chief Executive Officer

Human Resources•Colorado Springs, CO

19d•$160,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Spring Grove Recovery Center is seeking an experienced, results-driven Chief Executive Officer to oversee operations at its residential substance use disorder treatment facility. The CEO is accountable for financial performance, patient census growth, regulatory compliance, employee performance, and maintaining high standards of patient care. The role calls for a strategic healthcare leader with strong business acumen, excellent leadership skills, and a demonstrated ability to drive operational success. The CEO oversees daily facility operations, including staffing, budgeting, financial performance, and patient services, and maintains accountability for profit and loss, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability. The CEO develops strategies to grow census, admissions, and occupancy; leads department heads toward organizational goals; ensures regulatory and accreditation compliance; and collaborates with clinical and nursing leaders on patient safety, care quality, and treatment outcomes. The role also supports marketing, referrals, and community partnerships, monitors performance indicators and satisfaction measures, fosters an accountable workplace culture, and provides executive oversight during urgent facility matters, including on-call availability as needed.

Requirements

At least 3 years of senior healthcare leadership experience with direct profit-and-loss and budget management responsibilities.
Proven success in census growth, financial management, regulatory compliance, and team leadership.
Knowledge of healthcare operations, clinical documentation, medical necessity, and patient care standards.
Experience overseeing admissions, marketing strategies, and operational improvements.
Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Candidates must meet at least one of the following: 3+ years in residential behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment leadership; 5+ years in non-behavioral residential healthcare leadership; 3+ years overseeing multi-site behavioral health outpatient operations; or 3+ years leading an inpatient hospital or acute care facility.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
Previous experience as a CEO, Executive Director, or Facility Administrator.
Knowledge of Colorado behavioral health regulations and The Joint Commission standards.
Demonstrated success improving census, profitability, employee engagement, and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily facility operations, including staffing, budgeting, financial performance, and patient services.
Maintain accountability for profit and loss, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability.
Develop and implement strategies to increase patient census, admissions, and facility occupancy.
Lead department heads and hold them accountable for performance, productivity, and organizational goals.
Ensure compliance with federal and Colorado regulations, licensing requirements, and accreditation standards.
Collaborate with clinical and nursing leadership to maintain patient safety, quality care, and positive treatment outcomes.
Monitor key performance indicators, patient satisfaction, employee retention, and operational performance.
Support marketing, referral development, and community partnerships to promote facility growth.
Foster a professional, positive, and accountable workplace culture.
Provide executive oversight during urgent facility matters, including on-call availability as needed.