Scaling behavioral health at Acadia Healthcare Heather Dixon leads the finance agenda
Acadia Healthcare has welcomed a dynamic financial leader to guide its next phase of growth, announcing Heather Dixon as its new chief financial officer (see Acadia announcement: ).
Heather Dixon arrives with a proven track record in healthcare finance and operations. Prior to joining Acadia Healthcare, she served as CFO of Everside Health, overseeing hundreds of primary care and mental health centers. Her senior roles at Walgreens Boots Alliance and Aetna provided broad exposure to complex accounting, controls and strategic financial planning—skills well suited to support Acadia’s ambitious objectives (background coverage: ).
Under recent leadership changes, including the appointment of Chris Hunter as CEO, Acadia Healthcare has doubled down on a multi-pronged growth plan. With roughly 250 behavioral health facilities and more than 11,000 beds across nearly 40 states, the company is focused on diversifying services and expanding capacity. The finance transition from a longstanding CFO is structured to be seamless, with experienced internal leaders stepping into complementary roles and supporting integration.
The strategic timing of this hire aligns with Acadia Healthcare’s goal to enhance financial discipline while pursuing growth through de novo developments, joint ventures and facility expansions. In the coming years, the company aims to scale revenue and add significant bed capacity, reinforcing its status as a leading standalone behavioral health provider. Heather Dixon’s combination of operational insight and financial stewardship positions her to help deliver value for patients, families and stakeholders alike.
For observers of the healthcare sector, this appointment signals Acadia Healthcare’s continued commitment to strengthening leadership capabilities as it meets rising demand for behavioral health services. As the company advances its long-term plan, Heather Dixon is poised to play a central role in aligning capital allocation, reporting rigor and strategic investments. The industry can expect steady financial leadership and continued momentum from Acadia as it pursues both clinical impact and sustainable growth.
Related links:
- https://bhbusiness.com/2023/06/01/acadia-names-walgreens-aetna-vet-heather-dixon-its-next-cfo/
- https://homehealthcarenews.com/2025/08/addus-homecare-appoints-heather-dixon-as-new-president-coo/
- https://addus.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/addus-homecare-names-heather-dixon-president-and-chief-operating
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-dixon-4337152
