Chief Operating Officer

Job ID: 384395Location: ATLANTA, GeorgiaEmployment type: Full-timeCategory: Behavioral Health, Chief Operating Officer (COO)Details: PEACHFORD BHS OF ATLANTA; Chief Officer; Day; Peachford Hospital; Not Remote; 40Posted: 2026-11-10Responsibilities Chief Operating Officer (COO) Peachford Hospital, is a private 246 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. We are licensed by the State of Georgia, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and we bring more than 50 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems. As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for our Chief Operating Officer position. Position Summary: The Chief Operating Officer (COO) assists the CEO in managing the operations of Peachford Hospital and provides recommendations and guidance to the Leadership Team, sets objectives, develops plans and directs activities of assigned departments/areas of responsibility. The COO plays a vital role in the strategic and long-term planning of the Hospital. The COO will assist in ensuring that quality measures are in place with all leadership and throughout the hospital with intention and a strong focus on measurable improvements. As a member of the Senior Management Team, this position ensures the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures, programs, and services consistent with the Hospital’s mission and vision. This includes analysis, reporting and consultation to support the goals and objectives of the Hospital as well as managing and monitoring budgets and productivity improvements in all departments. Benefit & Rewards Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Pet Insurance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com Qualifications Educational/Licensure/Experience Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Master’s degree in nursing, Health Care Administration, Business, Social Work or Psychology preferred. A minimum of 5-10 years of progressive senior leadership experience in a variety of functional areas in a hospital or other related setting required. Thorough knowledge of regulatory and accrediting agency standards, rules, and regulations (i.e., The Joint Commission, CMS, DHHS, etc.) required. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications required. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.