Chief Operating Officer

Ocean view psychiatric hospital • Colton, CA

52d • Onsite

About The Position

The COO is responsible for the overall operational leadership of the Colton campus, including both Child & Adolescent and Adult facilities. This role ensures efficient, compliant, and high-quality operations across all departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 7–10 years of healthcare leadership experience, behavioral health preferred
• Strong financial, operational, and regulatory knowledge
• Demonstrated sound professional judgment; clinical judgment where applicable to licensure/role.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and standard keyboard functions for data entry and electronic documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.
• Current CPR, BLS, and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
• Demonstrate understanding and compliance with Patients' Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred (Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field)
• Experience opening or scaling healthcare facilities strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across all departments (clinical, nursing, intake, facilities, etc.)
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic growth and expansion initiatives
• Ensure financial performance aligns with budget and census goals
• Lead operational readiness for new program openings and expansions
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies and accreditation standards
• Develop and implement operational policies and workflows
• Monitor KPIs including census, staffing ratios, throughput, and patient outcomes
• Lead cross-functional collaboration between departments
• Support recruitment, retention, and leadership development

Benefits

• Depends on experience

What This Job Offers

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