Executive Director

THE HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE

Where Talent Meets Opportunity

Executive Director – Community Mental Health Center

Arkansas | $120K–$175K DOE | Reports to the Board of Directors

The Opportunity Our client, a CARF-accredited community mental health center serving Arkansas, is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership across a five-location system of care. Programs include outpatient, youth, residential day, and detox services.
With approximately 87 FTEs, a recently renewed CARF accreditation, and diversified revenue streams, including a state block grant that recently grew revenue, the organization has built a strong foundation of accountability and is positioned for continued growth.

Key Priorities

• Financial stewardship and revenue growth
• Grant and contract management
• Recruitment and retention of clinical staff
• Performance management and staff accountability
• Regulatory compliance

The Ideal Leader



A firm yet empathetic leader who sets clear expectations and holds teams accountable while building trust and engagement across the organization.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated business and financial leadership experience within behavioral health
• Experience managing budgets, grants, and public funding sources such as state block grants and service contracts
• Multi-site operational leadership experience
• Experience with CARF accreditation and behavioral health regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with behavioral health EMR systems

Preferred

• Master's degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field
• Multi-site leadership in a community mental health or substance use treatment setting
• Experience with Credible EMR

Compensation & Benefits

• $120K–$175K, depending on experience
• Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Confidential Inquiries

For a confidential conversation about this or other behavioral health leadership positions, locally and nationally, please contact:

Adam Patterson, Managing Partner
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