Chief Operating Officer

Ocean View Adult Psychiatric Hospital

Experience: 7+ yrs
Location: Colton or Long Beach
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Electronic Health Records
Computers

About the role

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Department: View Behavioral Health Child & Adolescent + Adult Facilities, Colton
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Pay: Depends on experience

Location: 1280 E Cooley Dr. Colton CA 92324

Facility Overview – View Behavioral Health Child, Colton
View Behavioral Health (VBH) Child, is a behavioral health campus providing acute psychiatric care and crisis stabilization services. Our Child & Adolescent program offers a safe, structured environment focused on stabilization, evidence-based treatment, and family-centered care. As we expand, the campus will include adult services, supporting a full continuum of care for the communities we serve.

Position Summary

The COO is responsible for the overall operational leadership of the Colton campus, including both Child & Adolescent and Adult facilities. This role ensures efficient, compliant, and high-quality operations across all departments.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations across all departments (clinical, nursing, intake, facilities, etc.)
Partner with executive leadership on strategic growth and expansion initiatives
Ensure financial performance aligns with budget and census goals
Lead operational readiness for new program openings and expansions
Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies and accreditation standards
Develop and implement operational policies and workflows
Monitor KPIs including census, staffing ratios, throughput, and patient outcomes
Lead cross-functional collaboration between departments
Support recruitment, retention, and leadership development

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degreerequired,Master’spreferred (Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field)
Minimum 7–10 years of healthcare leadership experience, behavioral health preferred
Experience opening or scaling healthcare facilities strongly preferred
Strong financial, operational, and regulatory knowledge
Demonstrated sound professional judgment; clinical judgment where applicable to licensure/role.
Proficiencyin the use of computers and standard keyboard functions for data entry and electronic documentation.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.
Current CPR, BLS, and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within90 daysof employment
Demonstrate understanding andcompliancewith Patients' Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols.

Special Conditions

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting, background check clearance, and verification of required licenses, certifications, and education
Satisfactory completion of professional reference checks
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Ocean View does not provide visa sponsorship for certain roles unless otherwise specified
Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), The Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards
Compliance with all required health screenings and immunizationsin accordance withregulatory guidelines and facility policy, which may include tuberculosis (TB) testing, N95 fit testing, annual trainings, and proof of vaccination for certain communicable diseases
Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts as needed, based on operational or patient care needs

About Ocean View Adult Psychiatric Hospital

Acute inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital in Long Beach.

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