Director Of Operations
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Job Location:
Rutherford, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 120 - 160
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director of Operations Behavioral Health (ABA)
Central New Jersey (On-Site / Hybrid)
$120K $160K DOE
Optimize Operations. Drive Utilization. Build What Scales.
Were seeking a Director of Operations to lead and optimize the day-to-day operations of a rapidly growing multi-state Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) organization. This role is designed for a hands-on execution-focused leader who thrives in complex healthcare environments and knows how to turn systems data and teams into measurable results.
This is a pivotal leadership position with direct exposure to ownership. Youll bring structure accountability and operational discipline to a growing organization while maintaining flexibility and responsiveness in a fast-moving environment.
Position Overview
As Director of Operations you will oversee daily operations across multiple service lines and regions with a strong focus on utilization staffing efficiency compliance and performance management. Youll serve as the operational bridge between executive leadership and department heads ensuring strategy translates into execution.
This role requires both strategic thinking and deep involvement in the detailsfrom analyzing utilization trends to addressing staffing gaps and improving service delivery. Regular on-site presence is expected with limited travel as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with executive leadership to implement operational strategies aligned with growth quality and compliance goals
Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple states ensuring adherence to healthcare payer and ABA-specific regulatory requirements
Develop monitor and act on KPIs related to utilization staffing service delivery and operational performance
Lead mentor and hold accountable department heads and managers across operations clinical support and administration
Identify operational breakdowns and inefficiencies and implement sustainable solutions
Optimize systems related to scheduling staffing billing coordination payroll EVV and reporting
Ensure audit readiness and compliance with Medicaid insurance and behavioral health standards
Support expansion initiatives including new service areas licensing payer contracting and standardized process development
Serve as a visible operational leader with a strong presence in the office and across teams
The Ideal Candidate
5 years of progressive operations leadership experience in ABA behavioral health healthcare or other regulated service-based organizations
Experience managing multi-site or multi-region operations
Strong understanding of healthcare operations including staffing models utilization scheduling and performance metrics
Familiarity with insurance-based or regulated service environments (Medicaid experience a plus not required)
Proven ability to improve systems drive accountability and deliver measurable results
Confident leader comfortable making decisions addressing underperformance and leading through change
Highly organized analytical and execution-oriented
Comfortable working closely with ownership while independently running day-to-day operations
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Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Negiotiation
- Operational management
- Smartsheets
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Financial Planning
About Company
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