Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer (COO) Department: View Behavioral Health Child & Adolescent + Adult Facilities Pay: Depends on experience Facility Overview View Behavioral Health (VBH) Child, is a behavioral health campus providing acute psychiatric care and crisis stabilization services. Our Child & Adolescent program offers a safe, structured environment focused on stabilization, evidence-based treatment, and family-centered care. As we expand, the campus will include adult services, supporting a full continuum of care for the communities we serve. Position Summary 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. Key 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 Support recruitment, retention, and leadership development Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred (Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field) Minimum 7–10 years of healthcare leadership experience, behavioral health preferred Experience opening or scaling healthcare facilities strongly 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 within90 days of employment Demonstrate understanding and compliance with Patients' Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols. Special Conditions Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting, background check clearance, and verification of required licenses, certifications, and education Satisfactory completion of professional reference checks Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Ocean View does not provide visa sponsorship for certain roles unless otherwise specified Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), The Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards Compliance with all required health screenings and immunizations in accordance with regulatory guidelines and facility policy, which may include tuberculosis (TB) testing, N95 fit testing, annual trainings, and proof of vaccination for certain communicable diseases Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts as needed, based on operational or patient care needs #J-18808-Ljbffr Ocean View Psychiatric Hospital