What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Operating Officer (COO) position at Acadia Behavioral Health (Pioneer Behavioral Health)?
Overview
Lead With Purpose. Advance Your Impact.
We are seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our executive leadership team. This is an exceptional next step for a high-performing leader ready to elevate their career while shaping the future of behavioral health at a nationally recognized center of excellence.
At Sierra Tucson, care begins with compassion, and leadership begins with purpose. Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains on a serene 160-acre campus, Sierra Tucson is one of the nation’s premier residential treatment centers, delivering life-changing care for individuals facing addiction, mental health disorders, trauma, and co-occurring conditions.
As part of Acadia Healthcare, we exist to Lead Care with Light, bringing hope, innovation, and clinical excellence to patients, families, and communities every day.
Responsibilities
The Chief Operating Officer provides leadership, direction, and operational oversight across Sierra Tucson’s departments and programs. Partnering closely with the CEO and executive team, the COO plays a critical role in advancing strategy, driving performance, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care and experience.
This role offers the opportunity to influence outcomes at a facility that has helped tens of thousands of individuals begin their recovery journey in a safe, healing environment grounded in evidence-based and holistic care.
What You Will Do
Operational Leadership
- Provide management oversight and direction for day-to-day facility operations
- Lead multiple departments to ensure efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective services
- Evaluate operational processes to align business objectives with patient needs
Culture & People Leadership
- Build and lead high-performing teams through hiring, development, coaching, and performance management
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence aligned with Lead Care with Light
- Champion employee engagement and a commitment to quality care
Strategy & Execution
- Partner with the CEO in strategic planning, execution, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support regulatory preparedness, accreditation readiness, and quality improvement efforts
- Assist in budget planning and fiscal management to ensure responsible stewardship of resources
Executive Leadership
- Serve as acting facility leader in the absence of the CEO
- Collaborate across clinical and operational functions to ensure seamless delivery of care
- Help translate strategy into operational excellence and measurable outcomes
Qualifications
What You Will Bring
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in behavioral health
- Prior leadership experience managing operations, programs, or departments
- Experience in residential or complex care environments strongly preferred
Skills & Capabilities
- Proven ability to lead through influence, collaboration, and accountability
- Strong operational, financial, and organizational acumen
- Passion for patient-centered care and continuous improvement
- Ability to thrive in a mission-driven, fast-paced healthcare environment
Sierra Tucson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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