Regional Director of Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Regional Director of Operations

We are seeking an experienced Regional Director of Operations with a strong background in behavioral health, psychiatric care, and multi-site skilled nursing facility (SNF) operations. This role is responsible for overseeing operational performance, regulatory compliance, staffing effectiveness, and quality outcomes across multiple facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide regional leadership and operational oversight across multiple SNF locations

• Support and drive performance improvement in behavioral health and psychiatric service lines

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and CMS regulations

• Partner with facility Administrators, DONs, and clinical leadership to improve quality metrics

• Monitor staffing, agency usage, and budget performance across sites

• Assist with crisis management and high-acuity behavioral health situations

• Standardize policies, procedures, and best practices across the region

• Conduct regular site visits, audits, and performance reviews

Preferred Experience:

• Strong background in psychiatric or behavioral health settings (hospital or inpatient psych preferred)

• Multi-site SNF or healthcare operations leadership experience

• Experience managing clinical operations in high-acuity environments

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in long-term care

• Proven ability to lead and stabilize underperforming facilities

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong operational leader with clinical awareness in mental/behavioral health

• Skilled in turnaround situations and multi-facility oversight

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams