Chief Executive Officer

Leap Brands is working with a private equity backed company that is a rapidly growing behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to delivering high-quality care and improving lives. Backed by a leading private equity firm, we are scaling our operations and expanding our reach to serve more communities across the country. We specialize in providing innovative, patient-centered mental health, substance abuse treatment, and other behavioral health services. We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization through its next phase of growth and transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a long-term vision and strategy that drives growth, operational excellence, and clinical quality
• Collaborate with private equity stakeholders to align company goals with investor expectations and value creation plan
• s. Identify and evaluate opportunities for geographic expansion, service diversification, and strategic partnerships

2. Operational Excellence

• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure the delivery of high-quality care while maintaining regulatory compliance
• Drive improvements in operational efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness
• Build and refine systems, processes, and infrastructure to support sustainable growth

3. Financial Management

• Lead the organization to achieve revenue and profitability targets while maintaining fiscal responsibility
• Work with the CFO to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial strategies
• Evaluate and execute M&A opportunities to drive growth and market consolidation

4. Clinical Quality and Patient Experience

• Champion a culture of clinical excellence and patient-centric care
• Ensure the organization meets or exceeds all accreditation and regulatory standards
• Monitor key performance metrics, including patient outcomes, satisfaction scores, and employee engagement

5. Leadership and Team Development

• Build, inspire, and lead a high-performing executive team and organizational culture
• Attract, retain, and develop top talent at all levels of the organization
• Foster collaboration and accountability across departments

6. Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary liaison with private equity partners, board members, and key stakeholders
• Provide regular updates on financial performance, strategic initiatives, and operational progress
• Represent the company to external audiences, including partners, payers, and the community

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, MHA, or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred
• Experience:15+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 5+ years as a CEO, COO, or similar executive role
• Proven success in a private equity-backed environment is highly desirable
• Deep understanding of the behavioral healthcare industry, including regulatory requirements and payer models
• Experience leading organizations through periods of growth, transformation, or M&A activity

Skills:

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing P&L in a complex, multi-site operation
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills