Executive Director, PHP/IOP
Atlantic Health Strategies, Goerkes Corner, Wisconsin, United States
Brookfield, United States | Posted on 02/05/2026
AtlanticHealth Strategies is a recruitment firm posting this opportunity on behalf of
WisconsinBehavioral Health
. TheOpportunity In this
full-time, on-site leadership rolein Brookfield, Wisconsin
, the Executive Director will lead the launch of anew PHP/IOP program from the ground up. This position is responsible foroperational execution across facility readiness, licensure, staffing, referraldevelopment, and early-stage program stabilization. As the senior on-site leader, the ExecutiveDirector will coordinate closely with outsourced HR, compliance, and ITpartners while maintaining full accountability for operational performance.This role is ideal for a hands-on healthcare operator who thrives in start-upenvironments, brings structure to ambiguity, and can successfully move aprogram from empty building to licensed, staffed, open, and admitting. Thisposition does not require clinical licensure and includes no direct clinicalresponsibilities. What YouWill Do at Wisconsin Behavioral Health Lead operational readiness for a newPHP/IOP program, including facility setup, workflow development, staffingramp-up, and launch sequencing. Serve as the on-site operationallead during state licensure and payer credentialing processes. Hire, onboard, and managenon-clinical and program staff aligned with licensure timelines and censusprojections. Develop and execute referralrelationship strategies and community outreach prior to opening and throughoutearly operations. Own census management, staffingefficiency, scheduling optimization, and operational KPIs post-launch. Partner with outsourced HR,compliance, and IT teams while retaining accountability for execution and issueresolution. Maintain financial discipline duringstart-up, ensuring budget adherence and resource optimization. Act as the primary on-site point ofcontact for ownership, regulators, vendors, and referral partners. What YouBring to Wisconsin Behavioral Health Minimum
5+ years of leadershipexperience
in behavioral health or healthcare operations with directprogram oversight. Proven success launching, scaling,or stabilizing healthcare programs strongly preferred (PHP, IOP, outpatientbehavioral health, or similarly regulated services). Demonstrated ability to build teamsand operate effectively without pre-existing infrastructure. Strong understanding of behavioralhealth workflows, staffing models, census-driven economics, and payerexpectations. Experience collaborating withoutsourced operational partners while maintaining accountability. Exceptional organizational,leadership, and decision-making skills. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’sdegree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred. Why JoinUs at Wisconsin Behavioral Health Opportunity to lead a
high-impactprogram launch
with significant operational ownership. Be part of a mission-drivenorganization expanding access to quality behavioral healthcare. Visible leadership role with directinfluence on program success and growth. Dynamic start-up environment idealfor operators who enjoy building from the ground up. Competitive salary range of
$85,000– $115,000 annually
, commensurate with experience and start-up leadershipscope. Performance-based incentives may be available based on launch milestonesand operational outcomes.
Requirements
Abilityto work
full-time, on-site
in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Demonstrated experience in healthcare operations leadership. Bachelor’sdegree required; Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, orrelated field preferred. Strongfinancial and operational management capabilities. Knowledgeof regulatory environments and healthcare program implementation. Excellentorganizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Abilityto manage multiple priorities and drive execution in a fast-paced start-upenvironment.
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WisconsinBehavioral Health
. TheOpportunity In this
full-time, on-site leadership rolein Brookfield, Wisconsin
, the Executive Director will lead the launch of anew PHP/IOP program from the ground up. This position is responsible foroperational execution across facility readiness, licensure, staffing, referraldevelopment, and early-stage program stabilization. As the senior on-site leader, the ExecutiveDirector will coordinate closely with outsourced HR, compliance, and ITpartners while maintaining full accountability for operational performance.This role is ideal for a hands-on healthcare operator who thrives in start-upenvironments, brings structure to ambiguity, and can successfully move aprogram from empty building to licensed, staffed, open, and admitting. Thisposition does not require clinical licensure and includes no direct clinicalresponsibilities. What YouWill Do at Wisconsin Behavioral Health Lead operational readiness for a newPHP/IOP program, including facility setup, workflow development, staffingramp-up, and launch sequencing. Serve as the on-site operationallead during state licensure and payer credentialing processes. Hire, onboard, and managenon-clinical and program staff aligned with licensure timelines and censusprojections. Develop and execute referralrelationship strategies and community outreach prior to opening and throughoutearly operations. Own census management, staffingefficiency, scheduling optimization, and operational KPIs post-launch. Partner with outsourced HR,compliance, and IT teams while retaining accountability for execution and issueresolution. Maintain financial discipline duringstart-up, ensuring budget adherence and resource optimization. Act as the primary on-site point ofcontact for ownership, regulators, vendors, and referral partners. What YouBring to Wisconsin Behavioral Health Minimum
5+ years of leadershipexperience
in behavioral health or healthcare operations with directprogram oversight. Proven success launching, scaling,or stabilizing healthcare programs strongly preferred (PHP, IOP, outpatientbehavioral health, or similarly regulated services). Demonstrated ability to build teamsand operate effectively without pre-existing infrastructure. Strong understanding of behavioralhealth workflows, staffing models, census-driven economics, and payerexpectations. Experience collaborating withoutsourced operational partners while maintaining accountability. Exceptional organizational,leadership, and decision-making skills. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’sdegree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred. Why JoinUs at Wisconsin Behavioral Health Opportunity to lead a
high-impactprogram launch
with significant operational ownership. Be part of a mission-drivenorganization expanding access to quality behavioral healthcare. Visible leadership role with directinfluence on program success and growth. Dynamic start-up environment idealfor operators who enjoy building from the ground up. Competitive salary range of
$85,000– $115,000 annually
, commensurate with experience and start-up leadershipscope. Performance-based incentives may be available based on launch milestonesand operational outcomes.
Requirements
Abilityto work
full-time, on-site
in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Demonstrated experience in healthcare operations leadership. Bachelor’sdegree required; Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, orrelated field preferred. Strongfinancial and operational management capabilities. Knowledgeof regulatory environments and healthcare program implementation. Excellentorganizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Abilityto manage multiple priorities and drive execution in a fast-paced start-upenvironment.
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