Why PsychPlus?
The current delivery model for mental health care is broken in this country. PsychPlus set out on a mission to reimagine how mental health care is delivered to every American. Our goal is to provide a digital-first, modern approach to psychiatry and therapy. We provide care both in-person at our offices across Texas and virtually so our patients can be seen at their convenience.
Through a combination of exceptional medical and psychological care and best-in-class technology, we provide an unparalleled approach that serves our patients needs in an integrated way. Join us in our mission to ensure that every person has access to affordable and accessible mental health care.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead operations for our Behavioral Health Unit. This executive role is responsible for driving operational excellence, clinical efficiency, and patient-centered care within the behavioral health service line. The ideal candidate brings deep hospital leadership experience, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to mental health innovation.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the behavioral health unit, ensuring alignment with Atrium’s overall strategic goals
- Partner closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer, and behavioral health clinical leadership to implement operational improvements and care delivery models
- Drive performance metrics related to quality, patient safety, access, throughput, and staff engagement
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards including Joint Commission, CMS, and state-specific behavioral health guidelines
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration
- Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management strategies
- Implement best practices in patient flow, discharge planning, and continuity of care
- Evaluate and improve behavioral health programming based on patient outcomes, provider feedback, and market trends
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Health Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), or related field required
- Minimum 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in hospital operations
- Proven experience overseeing inpatient behavioral health services, preferably in a large or academic medical center.
- Strong understanding of behavioral health regulations, billing, and care delivery systems
- Demonstrated success in driving operational change, financial stewardship, and quality improvement initiatives
- Experience in turnaround or growth-stage behavioral health programs
- Familiarity with behavioral health tech integration and digital care models
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for advancing mental health care
- Ability to lead within a matrixed environment and influence cross-functional teams
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to think critically and strategically.
Perks
Our goals are to find the best, attract the best, and offer a competitive salary—which is why we prioritize the quality of the hire over the number of hires. We offer zero-stress medical, dental, and vision coverage, competitive salaries, and a generous PTO policy. We are excited to tell you about a few "perks” we offer that are unique to Psychplus. We’ve spent time thinking through what it means to be a modern mental health company and how we can better align these additional perks with our mission and values.
Additional Information
The expected base pay for this role will be between $160,000 to $200,000 annually at the commencement of employment. However, base pay will be determined on an individualized basis and will be impacted by location and years of experience. Further, base pay is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Psychplus Health-sponsored benefits.
So—what do you think?
If you’ve made it this far, well, we’re excited to meet you too. Just one more thing that we want you to remember: we pride ourselves on our meritocratic, performance-driven culture. We are a startup and move at the speed of light. You might be required to wear multiple hats at any given time. There’s no room for complacency. Your scope of responsibility and opportunity to make a difference will be uncapped at Psychplus, but we need your commitment that you will work tirelessly for our patients, parents, and partners. At the end of day, our team is committed to helping you succeed at Psychplus because when you succeed, our patients succeed, and we get one step closer to solving the mental health crisis. We’re hopeful that this role will give you the experience to go and do whatever you want in life but the fulfillment to make you never want to leave our team. We look forward to solving the mental health crisis, together.
Please be cautious of potential recruitment fraud. If you are interested in exploring opportunities at Psychplus, please go directly to our Careers Page: https://psychplus.com/careers
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At Psychplus, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide accessible and affordable mental healthcare to every one of our patients.
Psychplus applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.
