Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, located in the heart of Chicago, Illinois, is a state-of-the-art 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 where patients receive individualized treatment plans that may include individual, group, and family therapy, medication management, and medical detox services when appropriate. Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that promotes stabilization and recovery for those in crisis.

We are currently seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee daily hospital operations and partner closely with clinical and administrative leaders to ensure high-quality patient care and exceptional staff engagement. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in behavioral health operations, a clear strategic vision, and a commitment to operational excellence across quality, safety, and service metrics. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of mental health treatment in one of the nation’s most vibrant cities.

If you are a mission-driven leader ready to make an impact in behavioral healthcare, we invite you to join us at Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital.

What We Offer

At Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, we support our leaders with a competitive compensation package and career development opportunities, including:

• Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus plan
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Robust paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal days, extended sick leave, and holidays
• Access to advanced leadership training and development programs
• Career advancement opportunities across Acadia Healthcare’s nationwide network

Be Part of Something Bigger

If you’re a forward-thinking operational leader with a passion for behavioral health, we want to hear from you. At Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, you’ll do more than lead—you’ll make a difference. Join a mission-driven team committed to improving lives, one patient at a time.

• 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/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
•  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years or more in a leadership role in a related field is 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, LWSW) preferred.

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

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