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Temporary Chief Operating Officer Jobs in Arizona

Chief Operating Officer (COO) Reports to: President & CEO Supervises: Director of Sales, Director of Communications, Director of Marketing FLSA Status: Exempt Position Overview The Chief Operating ...

Chief Operating Officer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$131K - $156K/yr

Job Purpose and Basic Function The Chief Operating Officer serves as a member of AACHC's Executive Leadership Team (ELT), providing leadership for AACHC's operations, programs, strategic planning ...

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Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Acadia Healthcare

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Acadia Healthcare rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 190 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

701st of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Lead With Purpose. Advance Your Impact.

We are seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our executive leadership team. This is an exceptional next step for a high-performing leader ready to elevate their career while shaping the future of behavioral health at a nationally recognized center of excellence.

At Sierra Tucson, care begins with compassion, and leadership begins with purpose. Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains on a serene 160-acre campus, Sierra Tucson is one of the nation’s premier residential treatment centers, delivering life-changing care for individuals facing addiction, mental health disorders, trauma, and co-occurring conditions.

As part of Acadia Healthcare, we exist to Lead Care with Light, bringing hope, innovation, and clinical excellence to patients, families, and communities every day.


The Chief Operating Officer provides leadership, direction, and operational oversight across Sierra Tucson’s departments and programs. Partnering closely with the CEO and executive team, the COO plays a critical role in advancing strategy, driving performance, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care and experience.

This role offers the opportunity to influence outcomes at a facility that has helped tens of thousands of individuals begin their recovery journey in a safe, healing environment grounded in evidence-based and holistic care.

What You Will Do

Operational Leadership

  • Provide management oversight and direction for day-to-day facility operations
  • Lead multiple departments to ensure efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective services
  • Evaluate operational processes to align business objectives with patient needs

Culture & People Leadership

  • Build and lead high-performing teams through hiring, development, coaching, and performance management
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence aligned with Lead Care with Light
  • Champion employee engagement and a commitment to quality care

Strategy & Execution

  • Partner with the CEO in strategic planning, execution, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support regulatory preparedness, accreditation readiness, and quality improvement efforts
  • Assist in budget planning and fiscal management to ensure responsible stewardship of resources

Executive Leadership

  • Serve as acting facility leader in the absence of the CEO
  • Collaborate across clinical and operational functions to ensure seamless delivery of care
  • Help translate strategy into operational excellence and measurable outcomes

What You Will Bring

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in behavioral health
  • Prior leadership experience managing operations, programs, or departments
  • Experience in residential or complex care environments strongly preferred

Skills & Capabilities

  • Proven ability to lead through influence, collaboration, and accountability
  • Strong operational, financial, and organizational acumen
  • Passion for patient-centered care and continuous improvement
  • Ability to thrive in a mission-driven, fast-paced healthcare environment

Sierra Tucson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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About Acadia Healthcare

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Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider in the healthcare and hospital industry, based in Franklin, Tennessee, United States. The company is recognised for its commitment to creating a behavioural health network that provides accessible, high-quality treatment options for individuals suffering from mental health issues, addiction, eating disorders, and PTSD. Acadia Healthcare was founded in 2005, with the mission to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioural health and addiction disorders.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Franklin, TN, US

Year founded

2005

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