Chief Executive Officer

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Description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, on call as needed.

We are seeking a mission-driven and operationally strong Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a residential treatment facility focused on serving individuals with substance use disorders. This is a transformative leadership role for a compassionate, strategic, and results-oriented executive who thrives in building high-performing teams, ensuring clinical excellence, and achieving sustainable operational growth.

Our organization delivers holistic, individualized, and relational care in a structured, supportive environment. We are committed to raising the standard of treatment and delivering meaningful outcomes that improve lives.

Position Summary

The CEO will serve as the facility’s highest-ranking leader, responsible for overseeing strategy, operations, census growth, team performance, and regulatory compliance. This role demands strong business acumen, emotional intelligence, and a relentless commitment to quality and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facility operations, including P&L performance, patient census, regulatory adherence, staffing, and culture.

• Directly manage departmental leadership and ensure organizational alignment on core objectives.

• Support and lead marketing and admissions strategy to maintain and grow census.

• Drive employee engagement, accountability, and leadership development across all departments.

• Build a culture of clinical integrity, excellence, and consistency.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory bodies (e.g., Joint Commission, state-level health authorities).

• Monitor and improve patient experience, retention, discharge planning, and aftercare coordination.

• Provide 24/7 on-call coverage for urgent facility matters or delegate accordingly.

• Lead by example in all matters related to communication, culture, operations, and care standards.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership role with full P&L responsibility in a healthcare setting

• Proven track record in census growth, regulatory compliance, and team leadership

• Ability to interpret and evaluate clinical documentation and medical necessity

• Demonstrated experience supporting or directing marketing and admissions strategies

Plus one of the following:

• 3+ years leading in a residential behavioral health setting

• 5+ years in a non-behavioral residential care environment

• 3+ years in multi-site behavioral outpatient operations

• 3+ years leading a distinct inpatient hospital or acute care facility

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Position Chief Executive Officer

Division Hickory Grove Recovery

Number of Openings 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Hiring Manager(s) Kitty Hamilton

Location PLIT

About the Organization

Healing with Dignity, Recovery with Purpose.

Oak Grove Recovery proudly serves the Columbus, Ohio, community by providing compassionate, judgment-free addiction treatment. Our dedicated team is available 24/7 to support each individual on their healing journey, offering care rooted in dignity, purpose, and unwavering respect.

This position is currently accepting applications.