VP of Operations (ABA & Mental Health)

Vice President Of Operations

We are a high-growth healthcare organization providing evidence-based, outcome-driven services to children with autism. Our model integrates clinical excellence with operational precision, ensuring every patient and family receives exceptional, individualized care. With a strong foundation in place at our Virginia flagship centerserving approximately 20 patients with a team of 2530 dedicated professionalswe are now positioned for strategic expansion into additional states. Our leadership team is committed to sustainable growth, operational scalability, and the consistent delivery of best-in-class care standards.

We are seeking a Vice President of Operations to drive this next phase of development. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations at our Virginia facility while leading the design and execution of a scalable infrastructure that supports regional and multi-state growth. The right candidate will bring a blend of operational sophistication, strategic foresight, and on-the-ground leadershipable to manage current operations with precision while building the systems and culture required for expansion. This is a highly visible executive role that will report directly to senior leadership and play a key part in shaping the organization's future trajectory.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of all operational functions, ensuring seamless coordination between clinical, administrative, and financial departments to support patient outcomes and organizational performance.
• Develop and lead operational strategies to improve efficiency, enhance quality of service, and maintain compliance with all state and federal healthcare regulations.
• Oversee a team of 2530 employees, promoting a culture of accountability, transparency, and excellence. Coach and develop emerging leaders to strengthen internal talent pipelines as the organization grows.
• Design and implement scalable systems and processes that enable efficient replication of the clinical model across multiple states.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify new market opportunities, evaluate potential expansion sites, and manage all operational elements of new facility launches, including licensing, staffing, and onboarding.
• Build and monitor robust KPIs across financial, operational, and clinical dimensionsdriving continuous improvement and informed, data-based decision-making.
• Lead budgeting and resource allocation efforts, balancing fiscal responsibility with the pursuit of growth and clinical quality.
• Ensure operational excellence through process optimization, risk management, and proactive compliance oversight.
• Establish operational best practices, governance structures, and performance management systems that support disciplined growth.
• Partner with clinical leadership to maintain alignment between business operations and the organization's mission of delivering superior care outcomes.

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