We are seeking a highly visible and mission‑driven leader to oversee Strawberry Fields Inc.’s operations, in alignment with Devereux’s mission, to change lives and unlock human potential.

The Executive Director plays a critical role in advancing Devereux/Strawberry Field’s mission by leading compassionate and high‑quality residential and community‑based services for individuals with emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental and intellectual disabilities. This executive‑level position has full operational, fiscal, and people leadership responsibility, and serves as a strategic partner to Devereux’s regional and corporate leadership teams.

This role reports to the Vice President of Operations.

In this impactful role, you will:

• Advance Devereux/Strawberry Field’s mission by providing strategic and operational leadership for high‑quality residential and community‑based services.
• Oversee program development, delivery, and continuous improvement to ensure excellence, compliance, and responsiveness to changing market needs.
• Ensure full regulatory, licensing, and accreditation compliance while championing continuous quality improvement and risk management best practices.
• Lead financial strategy and accountability, including profit and loss oversight, resource allocation, and financial recovery planning, as needed.
• Identify and execute growth opportunities through new program development, marketing, and strengthened customer and community partnerships.
• Build and sustain a positive, inclusive workplace culture that attracts, develops, and retains a high‑performing, diverse workforce.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary leadership team; set clear performance expectations and ensure timely evaluations and feedback.
• Implement and monitor People Operations systems, workforce metrics, and training to support current operations and future leadership needs.
• Promote effective communication, collaboration and conflict resolution across all levels of the organization.
• Represent the organization externally by fostering community awareness and supporting fundraising and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

• Master’s degree in healthcare administration, human services, business administration or related field.
• Graduate-level credentials in behavioral health or administrative field preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a senior level management role with Devereux or a comparable organization.
• Strong administrative, programmatic and operational experience in a multi-disciplinary treatment environment.
• Experience overseeing the delivery of residential treatment and community programs preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, communication and customer service skills are essential

About Devereux

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of more than 10,000 children, adults – and their families – every year. The organization’s unique approach combines evidence-based interventions with compassionate family engagement. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. For more than a century, Devereux has been guided by a simple and enduring mission: To change lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences. Learn more: www.devereux.org.

About Strawberry Fields, Inc.

Founded in 1972, Strawberry Fields, Inc., is a nonprofit organization offering comprehensive community-based supports and programming for individuals and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism or serious and persistent mental health challenges. Serving Centre County in Pennsylvania, Strawberry Fields is dedicated to fostering independence and community engagement through residential services, supported employment, mental health (blended) case management and early intervention programs tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual. Strawberry Fields’ mission is to create opportunities, provide support and improve the lives of those served. Learn more: www.sfionline.org. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. We hold ourselves to the Devereux Family Standard of Care. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. 

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers

In addition to a competitive salary and incentive compensation plan, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees can begin accessing benefits after 30 days of employment. Additionally, we offer: 

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance through our ASCEND program. Learn more here!
• Generous time-off (start accruing first day), 403(b) retirement plan, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

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