Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital

Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, located in Chicago, Illinois, is a facility providing inpatient psychiatric care for adolescents and adults facing mental health and co-occurring substance use challenges. Our hospital offers a safe, therapeutic environment with individualized treatment plans and services including therapy, medication management, and medical detox as appropriate.

We are seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee daily hospital operations and partner with clinical and administrative leaders to ensure high-quality patient care and staff engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral health operations, a clear strategic vision, and a commitment to operational excellence across quality, safety, and service metrics.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation package and career development opportunities

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Robust paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal days, extended leave, and holidays

Access to advanced leadership training and development programs

Career advancement opportunities across Acadia Healthcare’s nationwide network

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.

Education / Experience / Skills

Bachelor’s degree required.

Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role in a related field 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 CA (LPCC, LMFT, LCSW) preferred.

Salary : $145,000–$180,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

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