Program: Administration

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: To Be Discussed (TBD)

Posting Date: 6/15/2026

Application Deadline: 6/22/2026 

** This opportunity is restricted to internal candidates currently employed by New Horizons **

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, résumé, and professional references for confidential consideration.

The selected applicant must furnish the required documentation authorizing work in the United States as well as pass a criminal background investigation and drug screening.

Job Description

The Chief Executive Officer serves as the chief executive and administrative leader of New Horizons Behavioral Health and is responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational performance, financial stewardship, and organizational effectiveness of the agency.

Reporting directly to the DBHDD Executive Director of the CSB Network, the CEO ensures that all programs and services are delivered in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, contractual obligations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.

The CEO leads executive leadership, drives organizational strategy, strengthens partnerships, ensures fiscal sustainability, and advances innovation in behavioral health service delivery.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master's degree required; doctorate preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive executive leadership experience.
• Experience in behavioral health, healthcare administration, nonprofit leadership, or public sector systems strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-program organizations.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets and multiple funding streams.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health systems, developmental disabilities services, and substance use disorder treatment.
• Experience working with government agencies, boards, and multi-stakeholder environments.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational development skills.

The ideal CEO is a strategic and transformational leader who brings:

• A systems-thinking approach to behavioral health and public service delivery
• A strong record of executive leadership in complex organizations
• The ability to build trust across boards, staff, and external partners
• Experience driving innovation, access expansion, and operational excellence
• A commitment to person-centered, community-based care

Why This Role Matters:

This is a rare opportunity to lead a mission-driven organization that directly impacts behavioral health outcomes across a multi-county region. The next CEO will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of community behavioral health services in Georgia, strengthening integration between local service delivery and statewide behavioral health strategy.

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Send resume and CV to Human Resources Director:

Tara Malone

New Horizons Behavioral Health 

2100 Comer Ave.

Columbus, Georgia 31904 

Email: tmalone@nhbh.org

We're committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all candidates, without discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Following the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

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Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. We are also unable to contact applicants who are not selected for a position. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by Human Resources to continue the hiring process. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.