Executive Director – Behavioral Health & Substance Use Program

Mai Placement • Dublin, OH

22d • $100,000 - $200,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed