Director of Operations | Rhode Island

About the Organization

Our client is a behavioral health treatment organization servingindividuals navigating substance use disorders, mental health conditions, andrelated behavioral health needs.

The organization believes strong treatment programs depend on engagedoperational leadership, responsive teams, accountability, and an environmentwhere patients and employees feel supported.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a hands-on Director of Operations to lead the day-to-dayoperations of a behavioral health treatment facility in Providence, RhodeIsland.

This is a highly involved facility leadership position for someone whounderstands the operational realities of behavioral healthcare and iscomfortable stepping into different areas of the program as needs arise.

The Director of Operations will have direct responsibility for severalfunctions central to the patient experience and facility performance, includingintakes, staffing and scheduling, utilization review coordination, admissions,discharges, and AMA situations.

This is not a behind-the-desk management role. This leader will beexpected to maintain a strong understanding of what is happening throughout thefacility, identify problems early, support the team, and step in when necessaryto keep operations moving.

Who Thrives Here

The strongest fit is someone who genuinely cares about recovery andbehavioral healthcare and brings energy, accountability, and a willingness towork alongside the team.

You understand that strong facility operations require attention to bothpeople and performance. You can hold employees accountable while maintaining apositive culture, communicate effectively across admissions and clinical teams,and recognize operational problems before they become larger issues.

Whether the need involves an intake, staffing challenge, utilizationreview issue, difficult discharge, referral relationship, or patient experienceconcern, you are comfortable getting involved and helping find a solution.

What You'll Do

• Lead the day-to-day operational functions of the facility
• Conduct the majority of patient intakes
• Maintain direct responsibility for facility staffing and scheduling
• Manage and coordinate utilization review activities
• Maintain operational oversight of admissions, discharges, and AMA situations
• Communicate closely with admissions, clinical, and operational team members
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with referral sources and facility partners
• Identify operational problems early and implement practical solutions
• Step into different areas of facility operations when additional support is needed
• Hold staff accountable while contributing to a positive workplace culture
• Support census, patient retention, and the overall patient experience
• Partner with organizational leadership on facility performance and improvement initiatives

Requirements

Benefits

Compensation and Schedule

• Salary: $90,000–$100,000 annually, commensurate with directly relevant experience
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, approximately 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
• Location: Providence, RhodeIsland
• Travel: None required

Additional Benefits

• Employer contribution of toward health insurance premium
• Performance incentive opportunities available after 90 days
• Hands-on leadership role with meaningful ownership of facility operations
• Opportunity to work closely with organizational leadership
• Opportunity for continued professional growth

This confidential opportunity is posted by Atlantic Health Strategies onbehalf of a behavioral health treatment organization.