Executive Director, PHP/IOP

Atlantic Health Strategies•Brookfield, WI

1d•$85,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

In this full-time, on-site leadership role in Brookfield, Wisconsin, the Executive Director will lead the launch of a new PHP/IOP program from the ground up. This position is responsible for operational execution across facility readiness, licensure, staffing, referral development, and early-stage program stabilization. As the senior on-site leader, the Executive Director will coordinate closely with outsourced HR, compliance, and IT partners while maintaining full accountability for operational performance. This role is ideal for a hands-on healthcare operator who thrives in start-up environments, brings structure to ambiguity, and can successfully move a program from empty building to licensed, staffed, open, and admitting. This position does not require clinical licensure and includes no direct clinical responsibilities. What You Will Do at Wisconsin Behavioral Health Lead operational readiness for a new PHP/IOP program, including facility setup, workflow development, staffing ramp-up, and launch sequencing. Serve as the on-site operational lead during state licensure and payer credentialing processes. Hire, onboard, and manage non-clinical and program staff aligned with licensure timelines and census projections. Develop and execute referral relationship strategies and community outreach prior to opening and throughout early operations. Own census management, staffing efficiency, scheduling optimization, and operational KPIs post-launch. Partner with outsourced HR, compliance, and IT teams while retaining accountability for execution and issue resolution. Maintain financial discipline during start-up, ensuring budget adherence and resource optimization. Act as the primary on-site point of contact for ownership, regulators, vendors, and referral partners. What You Bring to Wisconsin Behavioral Health Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience in behavioral health or healthcare operations with direct program oversight. Proven success launching, scaling, or stabilizing healthcare programs strongly preferred (PHP, IOP, outpatient behavioral health, or similarly regulated services). Demonstrated ability to build teams and operate effectively without pre-existing infrastructure. Strong understanding of behavioral health workflows, staffing models, census-driven economics, and payer expectations. Experience collaborating with outsourced operational partners while maintaining accountability. Exceptional organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred. Why Join Us at Wisconsin Behavioral Health Opportunity to lead a high-impact program launch with significant operational ownership. Be part of a mission-driven organization expanding access to quality behavioral healthcare. Visible leadership role with direct influence on program success and growth. Dynamic start-up environment ideal for operators who enjoy building from the ground up. Competitive salary range of $85,000 – $115,000 annually, commensurate with experience and start-up leadership scope. Performance-based incentives may be available based on launch milestones and operational outcomes.

Requirements

Ability to work full-time, on-site in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Demonstrated experience in healthcare operations leadership.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred.
Strong financial and operational management capabilities.
Knowledge of regulatory environments and healthcare program implementation.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive execution in a fast-paced start-up environment.
Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience in behavioral health or healthcare operations with direct program oversight.
Demonstrated ability to build teams and operate effectively without pre-existing infrastructure.
Strong understanding of behavioral health workflows, staffing models, census-driven economics, and payer expectations.
Experience collaborating with outsourced operational partners while maintaining accountability.
Exceptional organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Proven success launching, scaling, or stabilizing healthcare programs strongly preferred (PHP, IOP, outpatient behavioral health, or similarly regulated services).
Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead operational readiness for a new PHP/IOP program, including facility setup, workflow development, staffing ramp-up, and launch sequencing.
Serve as the on-site operational lead during state licensure and payer credentialing processes.
Hire, onboard, and manage non-clinical and program staff aligned with licensure timelines and census projections.
Develop and execute referral relationship strategies and community outreach prior to opening and throughout early operations.
Own census management, staffing efficiency, scheduling optimization, and operational KPIs post-launch.
Partner with outsourced HR, compliance, and IT teams while retaining accountability for execution and issue resolution.
Maintain financial discipline during start-up, ensuring budget adherence and resource optimization.
Act as the primary on-site point of contact for ownership, regulators, vendors, and referral partners.