Chief Executive Officer

The Center for Holistic Development, Inc. (CHD) is a behavioral healthcare agency dedicated to serving a diverse community through holistic care and education for individuals and families. Founded in 2001, CHD offers services that extend beyond traditional counseling, integrating prevention, education, community outreach, and intervention. The organization uses a “S.P.E.C.I.A.L.” approach to address the needs of the whole person and emphasizes changing minds and lives to positively impact the broader community. CHD is recognized for providing professional, culturally appropriate services and is supported by a diverse and highly qualified team of licensed mental health professionals, addiction specialists, and administrative staff.

Role Description The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a full-time, on-site role based in Omaha, NE, responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall management of the Center for Holistic Development, Inc. The CEO will oversee organizational operations, finances, and program delivery to ensure alignment with the mission of holistic, culturally responsive behavioral healthcare. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading and supporting staff, managing budgets and financial performance, guiding business planning and growth initiatives, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The CEO will cultivate partnerships with community stakeholders, funders, and collaborators, and represent CHD in public forums to advance outreach and advocacy efforts. This role also involves working closely with the board of directors to set organizational priorities, monitor outcomes, and drive continuous improvement across services and internal processes.

Qualifications

• Strong financial leadership skills, including Finance and Business Planning, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Proficiency in Operations Management, with demonstrated ability to oversee programs, streamline processes, and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Expertise in Strategic Planning, with a track record of setting organizational vision, defining goals, and executing long-term growth strategies.
• Experience in Sales or revenue development, including building partnerships, securing funding, and promoting services to key stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience at the executive or senior management level within healthcare, behavioral health, nonprofit, or related sectors.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse communities and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of behavioral healthcare, mental health, or addiction services, including regulatory requirements and best practices, strongly preferred.
• Advanced degree in business, public administration, healthcare administration, social work, psychology, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have managing organizational budgets and financial operations?
• How many years of experience do you have developing and implementing strategic plans?
• Do you have experience reporting directly to or working closely with a Board of Directors?
• Do you have experience securing funding through grants, fundraising, or community partnerships?
• Do you have experience overseeing behavioral healthcare or mental health services?
• Are you able to work full-time, on-site in Omaha, Nebraska?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Senior Management or Executive Leadership: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person