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Jefferson Center for Mental Health · 1 month ago

Chief Growth & Strategy Officer

Wheat Ridge, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$212K/yr - $256K/yr

10+ years exp

Jefferson Center for Mental Health is committed to promoting mental health and equitable care for all. The Chief Growth and Strategy Officer is responsible for driving strategic expansion and innovation, leading initiatives that enhance market differentiation and client experiences while ensuring sustainable impact.

CommunitiesHealth CareMental HealthNon Profit

Responsibilities

Develop and execute enterprise growth strategies that expand market share, diversify payer mix, and scale access across the state of Colorado and service lines

Identify opportunities for partnerships, affiliations, and service innovation that align with the organization’s mission and business goals

Lead business modeling and financial analysis to support expansion decisions and return-on-investment outcomes

Build and sustain relationships with payers, health systems, and referral networks to strengthen competitive positioning

Drive the organization’s readiness for new care models, digital platforms, and integrated behavioral health partnerships

Lead development of a comprehensive philanthropic strategy, including annual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorship and grant opportunities

Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, foundations, and community partners

Partner with the CEO to build a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization

Oversee donor communications, impact reporting, and recognition efforts

Partner with the CEO and Executive Team to define and execute the organization’s multi-year strategic roadmap

Lead enterprise transformation initiatives that enhance performance, efficiency, client experience, and scalability

Implement data-driven planning and performance management systems to measure impact, outcomes, and growth

Guide organizational change that supports innovation, agility, and a culture of accountability

Anticipate market trends and behavioral health policy shifts to proactively position Rooted for success

Oversee marketing, communications, and brand strategy to elevate Jefferson Center and its subsidiaries' reputation as a trusted, premium, accessible provider

Lead digital marketing, brand storytelling, and community engagement to drive awareness, referrals, and loyalty

Ensure consistent and emotionally resonant messaging across all touchpoints — web, social, client materials, and media

Collaborate with clinical and operations leaders to enhance the client experience and reinforce brand integrity

Serve as a brand steward, ensuring the Jefferson Center identity reflects excellence, accessibility, and innovation

Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, shaping growth priorities and transformation strategies

Lead and mentor a high-performing team across business development, philanthropy, marketing, and communications

Collaborate closely with clinical, operational, and finance leaders to align strategy with organizational performance

Represent Jefferson Center externally with strategic partners, media, and industry peers

Prepare, oversee and manage an annual operating budget for the Department

Participate in Executive leadership committees, Jefferson Center Board and Board Executive Committee meetings, and all senior management meetings

Serve as a key member of the Executive team, contributing to overall organizational strategies

Provide leadership to Center-wide workgroups as appropriate

Exhibit personal autonomy, initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility, and spirit of collaboration

Promote and exemplify the organization’s core values

Demonstrate a willingness and ability to work nights and weekends as necessary

Other duties/projects as assigned

Qualification

Strategic growthHealthcare administrationMarketing strategyPayer relationsBilingual (English/Spanish)Leadership experienceRelationship-buildingData-driven planningCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Marketing, or related field

Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in strategic growth, marketing, or transformation within healthcare or behavioral health sectors

Proven success scaling high-quality, mission-driven healthcare services in multi-site or hybrid models

Strong understanding of payer relations, market positioning, and value-based behavioral health trends

Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and relationship-building abilities

Demonstrated success leading teams and initiatives that drive measurable growth and brand strength