Chief Operating Officer (COO)

New Jersey (with travel to Pennsylvania)

We are a mission-driven behavioral health organization operating at scale, focused on supporting individuals in the moments where clinical care alone isn’t enough—bridging the gap between treatment and everyday life through peer-based support.

We’re seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead operations across a complex, multi-layered organization. This role requires an executive who can operate at both a strategic and systems level—driving alignment, accountability, and performance through a team of senior leaders overseeing large, distributed workforces.

Scope & Impact:

• Provide executive oversight to multiple department heads responsible for large, frontline teams
• Establish and reinforce accountability at the leadership level, ensuring consistency in execution across functions
• Drive operational discipline, scalable infrastructure, and cross-functional alignment
• Partner with the CEO to translate vision into measurable, organization-wide outcomes
• Lead through complexity, ensuring quality and consistency across regions and service lines

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience operating at the executive level within a mid-to-large, multi-site organization
• Proven ability to lead through layers of leadership and influence large-scale teams indirectly
• Strong systems thinker with a track record of building structure, accountability, and operational rigor
• Background in behavioral health, healthcare, or other mission-driven services strongly preferred
• Ability to travel to Pennsylvania as needed

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Executive-level paid time off
• Leadership autonomy and direct impact on organizational strategy
• Opportunity to operate within a mission-driven, high-growth environment