Behavioral health continues to be one of healthcare's most dynamic sectors, driven by growing demand, expanding care models, and continued private equity interest. In this Marketing Insights feature, Tim Tolan, Founder and Managing Partner of The Tolan Group, shares his perspective on emerging opportunities, evolving leadership needs, and the critical role experienced executives play in helping behavioral health organizations grow and scale. Read the full Marketing Insights

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL - The Tolan Group (TTG), a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Healthcare Executive Search Firm, is pleased to announce the successful placement of Marge Conner-Levin as Executive Director, New Jersey at Elwyn, bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience across intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), behavioral health, special education, and mental health services. Founded in 1852, Elwyn is a nationally recognized nonprofit human services organization su

The Tolan Group (TTG), a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Healthcare Executive Search Firm, is pleased to announce the successful placement of Marge Conner-Levin as Executive Director, New Jersey at Elwyn, bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience across intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), behavioral health, special education, and mental health services. Founded in 1852, Elwyn is a nationally recognized nonprofit human services organization supporting children an

The executive search market faced significant headwinds throughout 2024 and 2025, from slower hiring decisions and delayed searches to reduced private equity activity. In this Marketing Insights interview, Managing Partner Kaye Johnson shares how The Tolan Group stayed disciplined, strengthened client relationships, embraced technology, and remained focused on its core sectors while preparing for the market’s recovery. Read the full interview

A Conversation with a Five Star Executive

From PE-backed organizations to non-profit providers, The Tolan Group partners with Behavioral Health leaders to solve complex executive hiring challenges. Explore these client case studies to see how the right leadership can drive transformation, strengthen organizations, and create lasting impact.

Growth through acquisitions, geographic expansion, and value-based care created new leadership needs for Behavioral Health Solutions, a PE-backed behavioral healthcare platform. The Tolan Group recruited a COO, CFO, and CMO, with searches averaging fewer than 13 weeks. All three executives remain with BHS today. Explore how TTG helped strengthen leadership across operations, finance, and clinical strategy.

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