Executive Director

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact. 

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes – making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector. 

Acentra is looking for an Executive Director to join our growing team.

Job Summary:

The position will oversee and coordinate all activities associated with the Acentra Health designated contract. Establish action plans, budgets, timetables, and outcome measurements; obtain and allocate resources; and review progress of the program in order to accomplish objectives. Commits to and promotes Acentra Health’s philosophy of quality of care.

This position requires extensive travel throughout the entire state of North Carolina.

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and coordinate the activities of multiple work groups, teams or operational units. Direct oversight of all management level staff.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements within the operation by monitoring critical indicators, deliverables and budgets.
• Establish and maintain effective customer rapport and mutually beneficial business relationships.
• Draw on expertise of staff and others for business implementations. Assemble and deploy the resources necessary to ensure success.
• Develop regional long-term and short-term operating and financial goals including budgets and forecasts to ensure effective operations and optimum profitability.
• Work with management team to develop and enhance the operational structure including skill set requirements, gap analysis and training plans through workforce analysis.
• Participate in cross-regional activities to enhance operating efficiencies and serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Support and participate in strategic planning and execution to enhance growth, profitability, productivity, and efficiency throughout the company’s operations. Collaborate with leadership in the development of new and enhanced policies and procedures.
• Assist in the implementation of contracting strategies and programs that reduce cost as well as maximize revenue streams. Monitor the technical performance (which includes adherence to schedule and cost requirements), resource planning, and evaluations of the services provided by Acentra Health.
• Provide advice and assistance in the planning, implementation and evaluation of modifications to new and existing operations, systems, and procedures.
• Represent the organization at internal, local, state, and national meetings.

The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, business, health administration, management, or public health required.
• Significant experience managing contract operations including contract administration functions.
• Recent experience in public and/or private sector healthcare providing services to government programs. Experience with medical, behavioral health, and substance use disorder services preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive operational leadership in a public and/or private sector healthcare entity with at least three to five years in a position of direct operational accountability for multiple departments or unit

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• Master’s Degree preferred.

• Skill in examining and re-examining operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Knowledge of healthcare industry; preferably with experience in both public and private sector.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and operational data and prepare business reports, projections, and recommendations.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short-and long-range goals.
• Skill in employee development and performance management.
• Ability to successfully manage change and growth.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to management team.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse