Executive Director

Founded in 1973, Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch is a Christ-centered residential treatment program helping adolescents overcome substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and behavioral struggles through clinical care, spiritual formation, and experiential therapies.

Valor Ridge Health is a new facility opening in Branson West, MO. Building on the success of its adolescent program, Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch is launching a Military Specialization Center to provide short-term residential treatment for active-duty military servicemen who need help with addiction, depression, trauma, anxiety, and related life-controlling issues.

The program will incorporate:

• Evidence-based clinical treatment
• Trauma-informed care
• Christ-centered counseling and discipleship
• Adventure-based therapy
• Fitness and Recreational activities
• Brotherhood and peer support
• Ongoing Aftercare Support Services

Summary:

The Executive Director of Valor Ridge Health will serve as the founding operational leader responsible for the development, launch, and ongoing leadership of a new residential treatment program designed specifically for active-duty U.S. military servicemen experiencing addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges.

This program will operate as a specialized treatment center under the nonprofit umbrella of Teen Challenge Ranch of NW Arkansas and will integrate evidence-based clinical care with Christ centered discipleship and experiential therapies.

The Executive Director will oversee the startup phase, operational readiness, staff recruitment, program implementation, and long-term program success of the Military Specialization Center.

This role requires a leader who can combine mission-driven ministry leadership with operational excellence, ensuring the program effectively serves those who serve our nation.

Supervisor: CEO-Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch

Works closely with:

• COO
• Clinical Director
• Director of Marketing & Development
• Director of Facilities
• Military Program Development Team

Key Responsibilities:

Startup & Program Launch Leadership

• Lead the planning, development, and launch of the Military Specialization Center
• Oversee Design and Remodeling of current facilities
• Fundraising-including donor development, marketing, and grants
• Assist in developing the program structure, policies, and operational framework
• Work with leadership to establish licensing, regulatory, and accreditation readiness
• Develop operational systems necessary for successful program startup

Program Operations

• Oversee the daily operations of the Military Specialization Center
• Ensure the program maintains high standards of safety, compliance, and clinical quality
• Maintain strong coordination with TCAR leadership and shared services

Staff Recruitment & Leadership

• Recruit and develop a high-quality multidisciplinary team
• Oversee hiring of key program staff including: Clinical staff, Direct care staff, Program coordinators, Support personnel
• Foster a mission-driven, Christ-centered staff culture

Military Culture & Program Alignment

• Ensure the program is designed to effectively serve active-duty military servicemen
• Build relationships with: Military chaplains, Military family support organizations, Active, Veteran and service-member support groups
• Promote a culture of honor, brotherhood, accountability, and restoration

Strategic Partnerships

• Work with development staff to build relationships with: Military support organizations, Local businesses, Veteran foundations, Churches and philanthropic partners
• Represent the program in community and national partnerships supporting military members.

Program Quality & Outcomes

• Ensure the program delivers measurable outcomes in: recovery, mental health stabilization and spiritual growth
• Monitor program metrics including: census, treatment outcomes, client satisfaction and staff retention

Financial & Operational Stewardship

• Work with the TCAR CFO and COO to ensure responsible financial stewardship
• Monitor program budgets and operational costs
• Support long-term financial sustainability of the program

Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s degree required (master's preferred) in:

• Healthcare Administration
• Behavioral Health
• Nonprofit Leadership
• Business Administration
• or related field

-Ministers Credentials and experience in leading discipleship programs

-5–10 years of leadership experience in one or more of the following:

• behavioral health treatment programs
• nonprofit leadership
• healthcare administration
• military or veteran services

Preferred:

• Experience working with military personnel or veteran populations
• Experience in residential treatment programs
• Experience with program startup or organizational growth

Key Competencies:

• Visionary Startup Leader
• Mission-Driven Servant Leadership
• Strong Organizational Builder
• Operational Excellence
• Relationship Builder
• Strategic Thinker
• Crisis and Risk Management

Benefits:

• Mission-Driven Work Serving Military Members
• Competitive Executive Compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Generous PTO and Vacation
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Christ-Centered Organizational Culture
• Opportunities for Spiritual Leadership

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Healthcare Administration: 2 years (Preferred)
• Behavioral Health: 2 years (Preferred)
• Nonprofit Leadership: 2 years (Preferred)
• Business Administration: 2 years (Required)
• behavioral health treatment programs: 2 years (Preferred)
• military or veteran services: 2 years (Preferred)
• residential treatment programs: 1 year (Preferred)
• program startup or organizational growth: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Branson, MO 65615 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000