BEHAVIORAL HEALTH C-SUITE SEARCH
CEO, COO, and CFO Searches for BH Platforms
Confidential C-suite executive search for PE-backed and independent behavioral health platforms — from single-vertical operators to multi-line MSOs.
The Search Partner PE Sponsors Actually Recommend
Since 2014, Spartan Strategics has run confidential C-suite searches for behavioral health platforms across every specialty — addiction treatment, ABA, eating disorders, mental health, autism services, and multi-vertical MSOs. We understand what PE sponsors look for at each stage: the operator-CEO who can integrate a rollup, the growth-CEO who can prepare for a next round, the CFO who can lead a sale process, and the COO who can build the platform operations layer that makes it all repeatable.
Every C-suite search is fully retained, off-market, and confidential. We anonymize job specs, we don’t post to boards, and we don’t leak. Your board conversations, sponsor politics, and operator succession plans stay inside the room. This matters because behavioral health is a small industry — the wrong leak can affect payer contracts, clinical retention, and staff morale for months.
EXPERTISE THAT SHOWS UP DAY ONE
We know sponsor timelines, board dynamics, and rollup integration.
The candidates we present to PE sponsors have led CEO transitions post-close, built CFO functions for exit prep, and integrated multi-site rollup acquisitions. They’ve been where you need them to go.
ROLES WE RECRUIT
At Every Level
Executive search is our specialty — but we routinely place therapists, nurses, admissions counselors, program coordinators, billing / AR-AP clerks, and other clinical and program staff as well.
Operational Leadership
CEO · President · COO · Chief of Staff
Clinical Leadership
Chief Clinical Officer · Chief Medical Officer · Chief Compliance Officer
Growth & Revenue
CFO · Chief Growth Officer · Head of M&A · Head of Payer Strategy · Chief Marketing Officer
WHY PE SPONSORS CALL US
Sponsor timing, board dynamics, integration expertise.
Whether it’s a CEO transition after close, a CFO build for exit prep, or a CGO recruit to accelerate the growth thesis — the candidates we present have done it under sponsor pressure before. They know what a Managing Director’s expectations look like and how to hit them.
WHAT BH OPERATORS SAY
“Here is the highest compliment I can give Spartan Strategics: Each time I have moved to another organization as the Director of Human Resources, I have reached out to Chris and Will for my staffing needs. They were incredibly productive when we first engaged more than 7 years ago and remain a key component of the recruitment process today. Their knowledge in the behavioral health space is top-notch, allowing them to find the best candidates for our most important roles.”
JACQUELINE AYERS
Director of Human Resources, Strategic Behavioral Health
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked
What size behavioral health platforms does Spartan handle C-suite searches for?
From $10M single-vertical operators up to $500M+ multi-vertical platforms. Our sweet spot is the $30M-$250M range where founder-led operators are professionalizing, sponsor-backed platforms are scaling, and rollup platforms are integrating multiple assets.
Do you work directly with private equity sponsors?
Yes. A significant share of our C-suite engagements are directly with private equity sponsors — CEO transitions post-close, CFO builds for exit prep, CGO recruits to accelerate growth. We understand LOI-triggered search timing, portfolio company board reporting, and the confidentiality demands of sponsor-owned businesses.
How do you ensure a confidential CEO search stays confidential?
Every search runs on an anonymized job spec that removes operator name, revenue, geography, and any identifying detail until we’ve vetted a candidate and secured an NDA. We don’t post to job boards. We don’t advertise the engagement to the industry. And we vet every candidate reference request before contact.
What’s your placement track record on C-suite searches?
Since 2014, our BH C-suite placement rate on retained engagements exceeds 90%, with typical time-to-close of 75-90 days from kickoff. Our references include operating CEOs, sponsor Managing Directors, and board chairs who have hired through us multiple times.
Planning your next C-suite hire?
30-minute scoping call — we’ll tell you honestly whether we can help.
Executive Recruiting for Behavioral Health Professionals