Chief Clinical Officer

Confidential Behavioral Health Organization | Multi-State Operations Location: Chadds Ford PA, Pittsburg PA or Central PA | Multi-State Operations Schedule: Travel Requirement Up to 25% travel required to support multi-site operations, leadership alignment, and program oversight. About the Opportunity A rapidly growing, mission-driven behavioral health organization is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) to join its executive leadership team. This individual will provide strategic oversight of clinical services across a multi-site platform and play a critical role in shaping the future of care delivery, clinical quality, and organizational growth. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and forward-thinking executive leader with deep behavioral health experience, strong operational insight, and a proven ability to scale clinical infrastructure within a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This is a unique opportunity to influence organizational strategy, drive clinical innovation, and build best-in-class programming across residential, outpatient, and specialty behavioral health services. Qualifications Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field required; Doctorate preferred Active, unrestricted clinical licensure required (examples include LISW-S, LPCC-S, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD) 10+ years of progressive clinical leadership experience, including executive-level oversight Strong behavioral health experience across residential, outpatient, and/or specialty treatment settings Experience designing and implementing cohesive clinical orginizational vision across diverse treatment settings Demonstrated success leading and scaling multi-site clinical operations within a high-growth environment Deep understanding of accreditation standards, payer systems, compliance requirements, and quality management Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Strategy Develop and execute the organization’s clinical vision and long-term strategy aligned with operational growth goals Provide executive oversight of clinical programs across multiple service lines and locations Drive continuous improvement in clinical outcomes, patient experience, and program effectiveness Identify opportunities for service expansion, innovation, and program development Quality, Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with all federal, state, payer, and accreditation standards Establish and monitor clinical KPIs, quality metrics, and performance benchmarks Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives organization-wide Mitigate clinical risk and uphold ethical, professional, and regulatory standards Operational Excellence Partner closely with operations and finance leadership to align clinical programming with staffing, census, and revenue goals Support the development of scalable clinical infrastructure during periods of rapid growth Standardize clinical policies, procedures, workflows, and best practices across locations Ensure staffing models appropriately support patient care needs and compliance requirements Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and support clinical directors and program leadership teams Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement Support recruitment, retention, and succession planning initiatives for clinical leadership roles Provide guidance related to clinical supervision, licensure, and professional development Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning and organizational initiatives Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and HR leadership on workforce planning and clinical hiring strategies Serve as a clinical liaison with community partners, regulators, and external stakeholders Core Competencies Strategic leadership with strong clinical and operational insight Data-driven decision making focused on quality and outcomes Exceptional communication and executive presence Proven ability to lead through organizational growth and change High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and integrity Why This Opportunity? This organization is experiencing significant growth and transformation and is seeking a dynamic clinical executive who is passionate about improving behavioral health outcomes while building scalable systems of care. The Chief Clinical Officer will have the opportunity to directly influence organizational strategy, clinical quality, and long-term expansion initiatives at an executive level. #J-18808-Ljbffr