Hybrid VP of Operations – ABA, Mental Health

at Wealth Management Group, LLC.

• Job title: VP of Operations – ABA, Mental Health
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $120,000 - $200,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Norfolk, United States

About the role

• Vice President of Operations overseeing day-to-day operations and driving expansion in healthcare organization. Focused on operational excellence and team development in a growing clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of all operational functions, ensuring seamless coordination between clinical, administrative, and financial departments to support patient outcomes and organizational performance.
• Develop and lead operational strategies to improve efficiency, enhance quality of service, and maintain compliance with all state and federal healthcare regulations.
• Oversee a team of 25–30 employees, promoting a culture of accountability, transparency, and excellence.
• Coach and develop emerging leaders to strengthen internal talent pipelines as the organization grows.
• Design and implement scalable systems and processes that enable efficient replication of the clinical model across multiple states.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify new market opportunities, evaluate potential expansion sites, and manage all operational elements of new facility launches, including licensing, staffing, and onboarding.
• Build and monitor robust KPIs across financial, operational, and clinical dimensions—driving continuous improvement and informed, data-based decision-making.
• Lead budgeting and resource allocation efforts, balancing fiscal responsibility with the pursuit of growth and clinical quality.
• Ensure operational excellence through process optimization, risk management, and proactive compliance oversight.
• Establish operational best practices, governance structures, and performance management systems that support disciplined growth.
• Partner with clinical leadership to maintain alignment between business operations and the organization’s mission of delivering superior care outcomes.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations, ideally in a clinical or multi-site environment.
• Proven record of managing facility operations, driving efficiency, and leading organizational expansion or turnaround initiatives.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen, with demonstrated ability to manage budgets, interpret performance metrics, and guide resource deployment.
• Deep understanding of healthcare compliance, accreditation, payer relations, and operational scaling within regulated industries.
• Demonstrated success in developing and leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Experience in behavioral health or autism therapy is advantageous but not required—high-caliber healthcare operators from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to transition seamlessly between strategic planning and hands-on execution.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, capable of representing the organization with credibility to partners, payers, and potential investors.
• Willingness to work on-site in Virginia, maintaining direct oversight of clinic operations while guiding multi-state initiatives.