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Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a nationally accredited and nationally recognized nonprofit substance abuse and mental health treatment provider and a leader in innovative, cutting-edge recovery services is seeking nominations and applications for the position of Chief Operating Officer. Founded in 1969 as “Spectrum House,” the agency now operates nearly 100 institutional and community-based programs in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Georgia, Tennessee, Maine, Maryland, Iowa, and Washington State, and serves more than 20,000 individuals each year. Spectrum provides clients with innovative mental health and substance abuse treatment, caring for people with complex addictions and mental health disorders in a supportive and client-focused environment. Spectrum distinguishes itself from other leaders in the field with state of the art facilities, long-tenured executive leadership, committed staff, and an outstanding reputation for changing and saving lives.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the next Chief Operating Officer will join Spectrum Health Systems at a time where rapid, program expansion, increased contract competition, and greater reimbursement complexity combine to demand a renewed focus on internal strategy, leadership development, and the building of a savvier structure that will keep pace with a changing landscape and expected growth during the next five to ten years. The Chief Operating Officer leads both the strategy and day-to-day operations of a full array of outpatient and residential programs. S/he will be a key leader in the organization, able to fully manage, drive and direct operations, and manage a staff of 11 professionals. In addition, the Chief Operating Officer will devise, implement, and administer Spectrum’s programs and policies; assure compliance with all regulatory and/or governing bodies; replicate and expand service lines; respond to new business initiatives; build new programs; and maintain Spectrum’s exceptional service reputation.

The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in a large, nonprofit organization, preferably in the health care field, the ability to lead and manage in a complex environment, a penchant for business processes, strong management experience, and proven ability to develop, manage, and steward diverse finances, contracts, and programs in a client-focused environment. Experience in the mental health/addictions field is desired, but not required. Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), salary history and where you learned of the position should be sent to:SHS-COO@NonprofitProfessionals.com by August 13, 2010. In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.