Division Vice President

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Division Vice President to lead the clinical, operational, and financial performance of a behavioral health organization, across multiple locations in the Illinois region. This influential leadership role requires a passionate individual who can drive growth, optimize processes, and foster a high-performance culture. As a key member of the executive team, you will oversee large-scale operations, implement strategic initiatives, and ensure the achievement of organizational goals. Your leadership will inspire teams, promote innovation, and elevate our division’s overall success.

Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, the DVP role demands a seasoned healthcare executive with deep expertise in behavioral health operations, exceptional people leadership, and the business acumen to manage complex, multi-site locations.

Duties

• Collaborate with the executive leaders to develop, refine, and achieve company-wide goals and growth targets
• Translate organizational vision into actionable regional initiatives, ensuring alignment across clinical, operational, and support functions
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new processes, technologies, and systems to streamline operations and maximize use of resources
• Drive new clinic development and regional expansion efforts, including site identification, launch planning, and stabilization
• Oversee the daily workflow and performance of all clinic locations within the Illinois region, ensuring delivery of high-quality behavioral health services
• Monitor and analyze regional KPIs — including clinical outcomes, staff productivity, and client retention — and drive data-informed improvements
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging trends, research, and regulatory developments in behavioral health, and healthcare operations
• Ensure full compliance with HIPAA and all organizational policies and procedures across every regional site
• Identify, develop, and retain top clinical and operational talent; build internal pipelines for succession planning at the manager and director levels
• Identify and pursue new growth opportunities within the Illinois region, including market analysis, referral development, and partnership building
• Represent the organization at community events, professional associations, and regional stakeholder engagements to elevate brand awareness and drive referral growth
• Build and nurture relationships with payers, school districts, healthcare systems, and community organizations across the region

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Healthcare Administration or a related field required; Master’s degree strongly preferred
• 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, behavioral health, and/or a multi-state, multi-site service organization
• Minimum of 3–5 years in a regional or executive leadership role with direct responsibility for multiple locations and operational P&L
• Proven track record of driving organizational growth, clinical quality improvement, and financial performance at scale
• Deep understanding of behavioral health services, healthcare compliance, payer systems, and multi-site operational best practices
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing leadership teams
• Able to travel regularly across Illinois state and other states as needed

Pay: $135,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Illinois City, IL 61259

Salary : $135,000 - $140,000