Chief Clinical Officer (CCO), Behavioral Health

Chief Clinical Officer (CCO), Behavioral Health

About the Company

Well-established and growing substance use disorder organization providing behavioral health services

Industry
Mental Health Care

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Clinical Officer to provide executive leadership across behavioral health services and applicable levels of care. The role is accountable for clinical vision, governance, quality, safety, regulatory integrity, outcomes, and performance, ensuring services are patient-centered, evidence-informed, and aligned with organizational strategy. Responsibilities include setting clinical standards and measurable expectations, developing and improving the model of care, and leading quality assurance, performance improvement, audits, and corrective actions. The officer will also supervise and develop clinical managers and other clinical leaders. Candidates must hold a master’s degree or higher in a relevant clinical or healthcare discipline and a current, unrestricted independent clinical license appropriate to their scope of practice. At least seven years of progressively responsible behavioral health, healthcare, or clinical experience is required, including significant leadership responsibility. Candidates must also have at least three years of progressive clinical leadership experience at a manager, director, administrator, chief, or comparable level.

Functions

• Medical Care/Hospital Administration