Regional Operating Officer

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** Regional Operating Officer
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* Location:

** North Central Region - Columbia, Missouri
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* Employment Type:

** Full-Time##
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* Job Summary:

** Are you a visionary healthcare leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and creating meaningful impact across communities? Join our executive leadership team as the
** Regional Operating Officer (ROO), North Central Region**, where you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of behavioral health and healthcare services throughout the region.

As a strategic partner to the Regional President, the Regional Operating Officer serves as a key executive leader responsible for guiding operations, clinical service delivery, organizational growth, financial performance, quality outcomes, and workforce engagement. This role provides the opportunity to influence regional strategy, lead transformational initiatives, strengthen community partnerships, and ensure individuals and families receive exceptional care across the healthcare continuum.

The ideal candidate is an innovative and collaborative leader who can balance big-picture strategy with operational execution. You'll work closely with executive leadership, physicians, clinical leaders, administrators, and community stakeholders to advance organizational goals while fostering a culture of accountability, belonging, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Columbia offers an exceptional quality of life, combining the opportunities of a thriving healthcare and university community with a welcoming Midwestern atmosphere. From nationally recognized healthcare organizations and educational institutions to extensive outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and affordable living, Columbia provides an outstanding environment to build both your career and your life.##
** This position offers...**•
** Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost•
** Mileage Reimbursement** – Company paid for work functions requiring travel•
** Employee Discounts** – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition•
** Workplace Culture** – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce•
** Executive Leadership Opportunity** – Influence regional strategy, operational excellence, and organizational growth•
** Meaningful Community Impact** – Help expand access to care and improve outcomes for individuals and families throughout the region•
** Collaborative Executive Team** – Partner with senior leaders in shaping the future of healthcare delivery•
** Additional Perks & Benefits** – Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more##
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* Key Responsibilities:

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** Serve
* * as the senior operational leader for the North Central Region and provide day-to-day executive oversight of regional operations•
** Lead
* * vice presidents, directors, and managers to achieve strategic, operational, clinical, financial, and quality objectives•
** Direct
* * assigned regional departments and service lines while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and regional goals•
** Drive
* * operational excellence through workflow optimization, performance management, service delivery improvements, and process innovation•
** Partner
* * with the Regional President, C-Suite leadership, and key stakeholders to establish and execute short-term and long-term strategic plans•
** Develop
* * and monitor operational metrics, productivity standards, performance indicators, and outcome measures that support organizational success•
** Ensure
* * high-quality, safe, efficient, and compliant service delivery across all assigned…