Executive Director

Banyan Treatment Centers•Mooresville, NC

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers is honored to expand our life-changing services to Mooresville, NC, and are seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead our newest facility. In this leadership role, you will drive operational excellence and clinical quality while serving as the cultural anchor of the facility. This role is an opportunity for a leader who builds culture through presence, develops people intentionally, and has the community relationships and industry standing to represent this facility beyond its walls. About the Company Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG, one of the nation’s largest private equity investors, Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care. The North Carolina facility is a 20-bed, full-continuum operation opening with two SUD programs: Detox and Residential. Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers? This is a stabilization and culture-building opportunity for a leader who thrives in complex environments and can establish operational discipline while building team trust from the ground up.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare or a related field; Master's degree, preferred.
Minimum 5 years of experience in substance use disorder and/or mental health treatment settings
Minimum 3 years in a facility leadership role with direct accountability for census performance, staffing, P&L, and regulatory compliance in a residential or higher SUD/MH setting
Proven ability to analyze market data and execute strategic growth initiatives
Strong financial acumen, operations management, and regulatory compliance knowledge
Experience with regulatory and accrediting bodies including CARF, Joint Commission, and state and federal agencies

Nice To Haves

Established community relationships in the North Carolina SUD/MH treatment landscape, preferred

Responsibilities

Set the cultural tone of the facility through consistent, visible, people-first leadership by being accessible to staff, attuned to team dynamics, and quick to address what's not working before it compounds
Lead, develop, and stabilize a multi-disciplinary team across clinical, administrative, and support functions, identifying and retaining department-level leaders and investing in staff growth at every level
Own all site staffing decisions including recruiting, hiring, coaching, disciplining, and separations, operating within the approved staffing matrix in partnership with department heads and HR
Own site-level P&L in partnership with the Regional Executive — driving revenue performance, managing expenses to budget, and overseeing capital expenditure planning
Own census performance, program quality, and regulatory compliance across all five programs
Own the relationship with licensing officials, facilitate site visits, and develop and implement corrective action plans as needed
Ensure a safe, compliant environment in alignment with state, federal, and accreditation standards
Oversee the planning and formulation of policies and programs that advance the organization, recommending them for Regional and COO approval
Serve as the primary community ambassador by cultivating referral relationships, funding partnerships, and local stakeholder trust through active participation in regional committees, state task forces, and professional organizations
Contribute to strategic planning and long-term growth in partnership with Regional Executive and Senior Leadership, including program development, marketing, and organizational structure