Chief Medical Officer

Position Summary

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is a senior executive position reporting directly to the President & CEO, providing strategic medical leadership and clinical direction as The Centers advances its 2035 vision to build a comprehensive behavioral health system of care. The CMO is responsible for driving medical excellence, ensuring the highest quality of clinical care delivery, and leading the medical and nursing teams in support of The Centers' mission and judgment-free care.

Working hand-in-hand with the Chief Program Officer and in close collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, the CMO ensures integration of medical services across the behavioral health continuum. This position exercises high decision-making authority within the medical function while developing and implementing clinical strategies aligned with overall organizational goals. The CMO champions The Centers' values of Belonging, Purpose, Bravery, Gratitude & Growth, and We Can & We Will in all leadership activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Medical Leadership & Clinical Excellence

Develops and implements medical strategies that align with The Centers' 2035 vision to build a comprehensive behavioral health system of care, ensuring seamless support across prevention, early intervention, outpatient and residential treatment, crisis response, and inpatient treatment

Provides strategic oversight and clinical direction for all medical teams and nursing operations, ensuring the highest standards of medical practice, patient safety, and quality outcomes

Working closely with the Chief Program Officer, advances integrated care approaches that address physical, mental, and behavioral health concerns, supporting the development of coordinated systems of care


Drives evidence-based medical practices and clinical protocols that support trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally responsive care delivery

Leads the advancement of clinical quality improvement initiatives, establishing metrics and benchmarks for medical excellence and patient outcomes

Supports the organization's expansion initiatives including continuum of care expansion, merger/acquisition opportunities, and strategic partnerships from a medical and clinical perspective

Operational Leadership & Medical Team Management

Provides direct oversight and leadership to medical teams and nursing leadership, creating clear accountability structures and fostering high-performing, mission-driven teams

Establishes and monitors clinical productivity standards, quality metrics, and utilization management processes to ensure efficient and effective medical service delivery

Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and clinical best practices across medical and nursing operations

Collaborates with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure operational excellence in medical service delivery, including staffing models, workflow optimization, and resource allocation

Advances data-driven clinical decision-making through implementation and optimization of electronic health record (EHR) systems and clinical analytics

Partners with the Senior VP of Risk and Compliance to maintain clinical risk management protocols and ensure patient safety across all service lines

Executive Collaboration & Integration

Works hand-in-hand with the Chief Program Officer to align medical leadership with programmatic strategies, ensuring medical services support the full continuum of behavioral health care

Collaborates closely with the Chief Financial Officer to develop sustainable financial models for medical services, understanding revenue drivers and P&L implications of clinical decisions

Partners with the Chief Operating Officer on operational matters including technology integration, facility planning, and organizational transformation initiatives

Participates as a member of the executive leadership team in organizational strategy development, board presentations, and enterprise-wide decision-making

Supports the Chief Program Officer's efforts to identify and execute opportunities to integrate medical services across service lines

Clinical Workforce Development & Culture

Recruits, mentors, and retains high-performing medical and nursing professionals who embody The Centers' values and are committed to serving individuals with complex behavioral health needs

Advances leadership pipelines within medical and nursing functions, overseeing succession planning and professional development for key clinical positions

Fosters a culture of clinical excellence, innovation, accountability, and trauma-informed leadership across medical teams


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