Chief Medical Officer

Lead Clinical Excellence

Shape Community Behavioral Health. Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) is seeking a visionary and collaborative Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to serve as the organization’s senior physician leader and strategic advisor on psychiatric and medical services. This executive role combines clinical practice with system-wide leadership, offering the opportunity to drive innovation, quality, and outcomes in community behavioral health. As ISK’s senior physician leader, the CMO serves as the primary medical advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors, providing oversight of psychiatric and medical services, clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and workforce development. The CMO partners with executive leadership to advance integrated healthcare services while maintaining direct clinical involvement, dedicating approximately 30% of time to psychiatric care.

About ISK ISK is the Community Mental Health authority serving Kalamazoo County. ISK provides comprehensive behavioral health, substance use, developmental disability, crisis intervention, and integrated healthcare services designed to support recovery, resilience, and overall well-being. We are committed to delivering person-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, equity, and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Advise the CEO and Board on medical policy, psychiatric care, and clinical strategy.
• Collaborate with executive leaders to develop and implement strategic plans for psychiatric and integrated health services.
• Represent ISK with community physicians, hospitals, and partner organizations.
• Participate in Board, leadership, and organizational committee meetings.

Clinical Oversight & Quality

• Provide direct psychiatric services.
• Oversee psychiatric and medical services across all ISK locations.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, person-centered, evidence-based care.
• Lead development of clinical protocols, policies, and treatment guidelines.
• Direct quality improvement, utilization review, and outcome measurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and payer requirements.

Workforce Development

• Supervise assigned clinical staff, including hiring, performance management, and professional development.
• Oversee clinical credentialing and privileging processes.
• Foster a culture of clinical excellence, collaboration, and staff well-being.

Required Qualifications

MD or DO Medical degree with five or more years of psychiatry experience. Minimum of three years of leadership or managerial experience in a behavioral health setting. Exceptional communication skills with staff, providers, community partners, persons served, and their support systems. Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, build collaborative relationships, and drive change across complex systems. Proficiency in standard business software including word processing, spreadsheets, database tools, and email. Required licenses: Valid Michigan Medical license and current recognized Board Certification, current DEA and Controlled Substance certifications with a valid Michigan driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

Board Certification in Psychiatry. Experience within community mental health, integrated behavioral health, or public-sector healthcare organizations. Experience leading quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance efforts, and interdisciplinary clinical teams. Knowledge of Michigan public behavioral health systems and applicable state and federal regulations.

Why Join ISK?

At ISK, you’ll join a respected community-based organization where clinical leadership directly influences the health and well-being of thousands of individuals and families. This is an opportunity to shape the future of integrated psychiatric and behavioral healthcare while working alongside dedicated professionals committed to excellence, innovation, and person-centered care. We also offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, with some of the best retirement plans in southwest Michigan including a 6.2% retirement match and pension plan! You will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, 37 days of paid time off and 5 CME days. Located in Southwest Michigan, about two hours from Chicago, Kalamazoo features a vibrant and progressive downtown that sets the stage for quality dining, eclectic shops and galleries, and live entertainment. Plus, you’re never far from lakes and outdoor recreation, festivals, and world-class attractions. There are things to do in every season! Kalamazoo is the sixth largest metropolitan area in Michigan and among the 150 largest in the country. We are home to the Kalamazoo Promise that guarantees college tuition to graduates of the Kalamazoo Public Schools--the largest program of its kind anywhere. We have three higher learning institutions, two nationally recognized healthcare systems and wide variety of industries and businesses call Kalamazoo home, including major players in the pharmaceutical, medical science, and craft beer industries. Kalamazoo is a great place to live and raise a family!