Acadia Healthcare

Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sonora Behavioral Health

Acadia Healthcare  •  Tucson, AZ (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Sonora Behavioral Health Tucson, Arizona

Established in 1994, Sonora Behavioral Health is a 140-bed acute inpatient psychiatric hospital that caters to individuals who are working towards recovering from behavioral health conditions and chemical dependency issues. With services available for children, adolescents, and adults, Sonora has expanded its size and the scope of programs available to meet the needs of those in Pima County and Southern Arizona.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee daily hospital operations and enhance the overall experience for patients, families, and staff. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring operational excellence, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and clinical quality.

The ideal candidate will bring a successful background in behavioral health operations, a commitment to high-performance standards, and a deep understanding of regulatory compliance, patient safety, and team engagement. As COO, you will work closely with clinical and administrative teams to support Sonora Behavioral Health’s mission of providing hope and healing through exceptional behavioral healthcare.

What We Offer

At Sonora Behavioral Health, we support our leaders with a competitive compensation package and career development opportunities, including:

  • Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus plan
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Robust paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal days, extended sick leave, and holidays
  • Access to advanced leadership training and development programs
  • Career advancement opportunities across Acadia Healthcare’s nationwide network

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Oversee one or more departments to ensure efficient operations and the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective services.
  • Implement and manage programs that foster employee commitment to quality and service excellence.
  • Actively contribute to strategic planning initiatives, including regulatory compliance and quality improvement efforts.
  • Serve as the acting facility leader in the absence of the CEO.
  • Support the CEO in developing, communicating, and executing effective strategies and processes across the organization.
  • Lead departmental staff, including recruitment, development, training, performance management, and communication, to ensure optimal team performance and operational efficiency.
  • Assist in budget management, ensuring departments operate within financial limits.
  • Analyze operational processes to align with business objectives and meet patient care needs.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years or more in a leadership role in a related field is required
  • Five or more years of hands-on clinical or hospital operations in the behavioral health field with supervisorial and personnel management experience
  • P&L responsibilities over service lines and/or departments

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Independent clinical licensure in AZ (LPCC, LMFT, LWSW) preferred.

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Acadia Healthcare

About Acadia Healthcare

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country.

Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioral health and addiction disorders.

Acadia’s management style and philosophy is one of collaboration and flexibility as we create an energetic and team-oriented service delivery system. Our organization values input from employees, physicians, and all strategic alliances. As evidenced in our mission statement, Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create behavioral health centers where people receive care that enables them to regain hope in a supportive, caring environment. We want Acadia to be synonymous with excellent care, phenomenal customer service and an unparalleled commitment to our patients, staff, physicians, and community.

As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 253 treatment facilities across 39 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for addiction, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Year Founded
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