Chief Executive Officer - Healthcare

Tampa, FL

Full Time

Leap Brands

Senior Executive

Leap Brands is working with a private equity backed company that is a rapidly growing behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to delivering high-quality care and improving lives. Backed by a leading private equity firm, we are scaling our operations and expanding our reach to serve more communities across the country. We specialize in providing innovative, patient-centered mental health, substance abuse treatment, and other behavioral health services. We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization through its next phase of growth and transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement a long-term vision and strategy that drives growth, operational excellence, and clinical quality.
Collaborate with private equity stakeholders to align company goals with investor expectations and value creation plans.
Identify and evaluate opportunities for geographic expansion, service diversification, and strategic partnerships.

2. Operational Excellence

Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure the delivery of high-quality care while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Drive improvements in operational efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
Build and refine systems, processes, and infrastructure to support sustainable growth.

3. Financial Management

Lead the organization to achieve revenue and profitability targets while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Work with the CFO to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial strategies.
Evaluate and execute M&A opportunities to drive growth and market consolidation.

4. Clinical Quality and Patient Experience

Champion a culture of clinical excellence and patient-centric care.
Ensure the organization meets or exceeds all accreditation and regulatory standards.
Monitor key performance metrics, including patient outcomes, satisfaction scores, and employee engagement.

5. Leadership and Team Development

Build, inspire, and lead a high-performing executive team and organizational culture.
Attract, retain, and develop top talent at all levels of the organization.
Foster collaboration and accountability across departments.

6. Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary liaison with private equity partners, board members, and key stakeholders.
Provide regular updates on financial performance, strategic initiatives, and operational progress.
Represent the company to external audiences, including partners, payers, and the community.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, MHA, or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.
Experience:
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 5+ years as a CEO, COO, or similar executive role.
- Proven success in a private equity-backed environment is highly desirable.
- Deep understanding of the behavioral healthcare industry, including regulatory requirements and payer models.
- Experience leading organizations through periods of growth, transformation, or M&A activity.
Skills:
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing P&L in a complex, multi-site operation.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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