Chief Operating Officer; COO Sonora Behavioral Health

Overview

Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Sonora Behavioral Health Tucson, Arizona

Established in 1994, Sonora Behavioral Health is a 140-bed acute inpatient psychiatric hospital that caters to individuals who are working towards recovering from behavioral health conditions and chemical dependency issues. With services available for children, adolescents, and adults, Sonora has expanded its size and the scope of programs available to meet the needs of those in Pima County and Southern Arizona.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee daily hospital operations and enhance the overall experience for patients, families, and staff. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring operational excellence, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and clinical quality.

The ideal candidate will bring a successful background in behavioral health operations, a commitment to high-performance standards, and a deep understanding of regulatory compliance, patient safety, and team engagement. As COO, you will work closely with clinical and administrative teams to support Sonora Behavioral Health’s mission of providing hope and healing through exceptional behavioral healthcare.

What We Offer

At Sonora Behavioral Health, 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 Oasis Behavioral Health, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 AZ (LPCC, LMFT, LWSW) preferred.