State Director - SpringHealth

Our Company SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care Overview Now Hiring: State Director – GeorgiaLead with Purpose. Drive Clinical Excellence. Build What Matters.Primary Clinic Location: Lawrenceville, GAService Areas: Cobb, Clayton, DeKalb, Dougherty, Fulton, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Lowndes, and Spaulding CountiesAre you a visionary clinical leader ready to make a statewide impact? We are seeking a dynamic State Director in Georgia to lead operations, elevate clinical quality, and empower teams across the state.As a clinically led organization, our decisions are guided by best practices, ethical standards, and meaningful outcomes for the individuals and families we serve. This is more than an operational leadership role — it’s an opportunity to shape programs, develop leaders, and drive measurable impact.The State Director holds full oversight of services throughout Georgia, including:Staff Leadership & Development – Inspire, mentor, and strengthen multidisciplinary teamsFinancial Oversight – Manage budgets, monitor performance, and ensure fiscal responsibilityOperational Excellence – Oversee daily operations and statewide service deliveryCompliance & Quality Assurance – Ensure strict adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory standardsProgram Growth & Evaluation – Collect, analyze, and interpret data to enhance service delivery and outcomesWe’re looking for a confident, experienced leader who demonstrates:Active BCBA credential and licensure in the State of Georgia (required)Strong management and supervisory expertiseProven clinical leadership experienceDeep knowledge of community-based services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilitiesExperience implementing and overseeing evidence-based practicesAbility to interpret data for program development and performance improvementA leadership style centered on team development, accountability, and resultsWhy Join Us?Clinically driven culture where quality comes firstExecutive leadership that understands and values clinical excellenceOpportunity to lead at scale while maintaining a people-first approachMeaningful work that transforms lives across the stateIf you are a strategic thinker, passionate about developing people and programs, and ready to lead with integrity and impact — we would love to connect.#LI-EV1 Responsibilities • Have a working knowledge of all funding sources for all service sites throughout the state.• Knowledge of funding source regulations and specifications.• Participate in the development of the annual operating and capital budget for the state.• Ensure 100% implementation of all company accounting policies.• Ensure all sites develop and fully implement a targeted recruitment and retention plan.• Ensure all Human Resource and training policies are implemented which includes ensuring that each employee has a complete chart with all state, federal, and program required training and documents.• Hire, supervise, reward, discipline and evaluate all direct reports timely and effectively.• Ensure all service sites are in compliance with all state and federal regulations.• Participate in all audits and reviews conducted by external sources.• Develop a written internal growth plan for the state.• Oversee new business opportunities and development throughout the state.• Develop and maintain contact with state and regional waiver staff, support coordinator/case management entities, waiver providers, etc.• Work with business analysts and others to ensure month end close in complete.• Ensure client charts are complete and meet state and federal requirements.• Will keep clinical skills sharp by keeping an agreed upon caseload of customers.• Responsible for mandatory reporting of the state incident reports, complete follow-up to ensure timely closure of incidents reported.• Other duties as assigned Qualifications • Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) licensed in Georgia or Licensed Psychologist.• Must have experience with behavioral intervention, and/or a strong educational emphasis on the principles of learning and developmental psychology.• Five or more years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behaviorally challenged population.• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role providing staff direction and training as well as program development and oversight is required.• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.• Can reside anywhere in the state but must be willing to travel as needed. About our Line of Business SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, offers a holistic approach and integrated care for people with cognitive, developmental, or intellectual disabilities who often need additional resources. The behavior analysts, therapists, social workers, counselors, and psychologists at SpringHealth combine their expertise to deliver high-quality behavioral services for clients to live more positive, active, and social lives. For more information, please visit . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Job SummaryID: 2026-193081Line of Business: SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated CarePosition Type: Full-Time