Executive Director

Our MissionAt the Center of Hope for Behavioral Health, we believe that healing is possible for everyone. Our mission is simple yet profound: to walk alongside individuals and families as they face lifes most difficult challenges, offering not just clinical care, but dignity, compassion, and hope.We are a nonprofit organization committed to making mental health care accessible to all. Through therapy, housing support, and community-based programs, we meet people where they are and help them build toward healthier, more hopeful futures.Our work spans Tennessee, serving children, adults, and families impacted by mental health and substance use challenges, housing instability, and other life stressors. From providing safe housing to equipping families with tools for long-term stability, we are more than a treatment center, we are a place of belonging and renewal.What sets us apart is our heart. Every member of our team contributes to a mission larger than themselves: restoring lives, rebuilding families, and strengthening our community. When you join the Center of Hope for Behavioral Health, you join a movement of healers and advocates who believe compassion changes lives.Position OverviewThe Center of Hope for Behavioral Health is entering an exciting season of strategic growth and is seeking an exceptional Executive Director to help lead the organization into its next chapter of impact.The Center of Hope for Behavioral Health is seeking an Executive Director to serve as the chief internal leader of the organization and to drive the full execution of the agencys mission through effective clinical leadership, operational management, and financial performance. This executive role carries comprehensive authority over day-to-day operations, clinical compliance, staffing, and organizational performance, and partners closely with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure sustainable growth.This role is designed for a leader who is energized by building systems, strengthening infrastructure, and guiding an organization through its next phase of strategic growth.The Founder & CEO remains actively engaged in the organizations long-term vision and strategic direction and is seeking an Executive Director to lead internal operations with focus, strength, and clarity.The Executive Director is entrusted with meaningful autonomy to lead the organization with confidence while operating in strategic partnership with the Founder & CEO.Applications will be accepted for 45 days and will close on March 15, 2026, or when the position is filled, whichever comes first.This position is ideal for a decisive, forward-thinking leader who takes initiative, anticipates organizational needs, and translates strategy into measurable action while maintaining operational excellence.What We OfferCompetitive executive compensation package commensurate with experienceExecutive leadership opportunity within a mission-driven nonprofit organizationAbility to shape organizational performance, culture, and long-term sustainabilityCollaborative partnership with the Founder & CEO and Board of DirectorsOpportunity to lead clinical excellence while expanding community impactProfessional environment focused on accountability, innovation, and growthKey ResponsibilitiesOrganizational LeadershipProvide overall leadership and direction for the organizations daily operationsTranslate mission and strategy into executable plans and measurable outcomesServe as the primary internal decision-maker and point of accountabilityClinical Oversight & ComplianceEnsure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulationsProvide or oversee clinical supervision in accordance with licensing requirementsMaintain ethical standards and quality of care across all programsLead continuous quality improvement effortsPeople & CultureHold full authority for hiring, termination, and performance managementBuild and sustain a healthy, accountable organizational cultureEnsure appropriate staffing levels aligned with service demand and financial healthFinancial & Revenue LeadershipDevelop and manage the annual organizational budget for CEO approvalPartner with the COO to drive revenue growth, payer optimization, and operational efficiencyMonitor financial performance and implement corrective actions as neededBoard & Executive PartnershipServe as the primary operational and clinical liaison to the Board of DirectorsProvide regular reports on organizational performance, risks, and opportunitiesCollaborate with the Founder & CEO on long-range strategy while maintaining operational independenceAuthority & Decision-MakingFinal authority over all operational, clinical, and personnel decisionsAccountable for organizational performance and complianceReporting StructureReports to the Founder & CEODirectly supervises the Chief Operating OfficerPerformance Metrics (Sample)Clinical compliance and audit outcomesStaff retention and engagementRevenue growth and expense managementProgram outcomes and service quality indicatorsOperational efficiency and scalabilityWho Thrives in This RoleLeaders who take initiative without waiting for directionExecutives comfortable with accountability and decision-makingBuilders who can translate vision into operational excellenceProfessionals energized by mission-driven, high-impact workLeaders who balance clinical integrity with financial stewardshipPreferred QualificationsIndependent clinical licensure in Tennessee (LCSW or LPC-MHSP) strongly preferred. Equivalent executive leadership experience in behavioral health will be considered for candidates with a demonstrated ability to ensure clinical oversight through appropriate supervisory structures.Why Join the Center of Hope for Behavioral Health?As the Executive Director of the Center of Hope for Behavioral Health, you will do more than lead operations, you will steward a mission that restores dignity, fosters resilience, and creates lasting change. This role offers the opportunity to lead with initiative, influence the future of behavioral health services, and guide a dedicated team committed to transforming lives.This is more than an executive position, it is a chance to lead meaningful work where vision becomes action and hope becomes reality.If you are a decisive, mission-centered leader ready to shape the future of behavioral health while empowering teams and strengthening communities, we invite you to consider leading the Center of Hope for Behavioral Health into its next chapter.Equal Opportunity EmployerCenter of Hope for Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.Compliance NoticeIn accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated 63-1-149, a background check and state abuse registry check are required for this position. recblid hauww0hfdq9xnqw6hygn8pkex72ftz

Created: 2026-03-04