Chief Clinical Officer

WEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 123,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

WEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM is seeking a Chief Clinical Officer to lead all clinical programs and services, including adult and children’s mental health and substance use care, across WMCMH locations. The CCO will set clinical standards, ensure high-fidelity practices, and drive strategic leadership at the executive level.

The role requires Michigan licensure and substantial senior leadership experience in behavioral health, with a focus on implementing state codes and

Qualifications

• Must hold Michigan licensure/certification/registration for the listed professions.
• At least 10 years in behavioral/mental health with 5+ years in admin leadership.
• Credentialed and privileged to practice at WMCMH.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to Clinical Services Teams for Adult and Children’s services.
• Lead implementation of the Michigan Mental Health Code and Medicaid Provider Manual at WMCMH.
• Ensure compliance with CCBHC and CARF accreditation standards and monitor clinical outcomes.
• Represent WMCMH on state/regional committees and work groups; participate in Executive Team decisions.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Clinical leadership

Regulatory collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Professional licensure/certification

QMHP/QIDP credentials

Leadership in behavioral/mental health

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Pay Range: $123,348 - $164,464

The Chief Clinical Officer, in collaboration with the Chief Healthcare Integration Officer, is responsible for leading all programs and services provided at WMCMH. The Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) will provide leadership to the Clinical Services Teams that provide Adult and Children’s services serving individuals with mental health, substance use and or developmental disabilities needs. In addition, the incumbent sets clinical service standards based on best practices and evidence-based practices. The incumbent ensures high fidelity to established standards/practices monitors clinical outcomes and develops strategies for increasing clinical excellence. The incumbent is responsible for the implementation of the Michigan Mental Health Code and Medicaid Provider Manual at WMCMH. The CCO will ensure conformance to the CCBHC certification standards as well as CARF accreditation standards. The Chief Clinical Officer represents WMCMH on critical state and regional committees and work groups. In addition, the CCO sits on the Executive Team and is responsible for providing broad, strategic leadership to the organization.

Position Requirements

• State of Michigan licensure, certification, or registration as required by one of the following professions: Psychologist (LP, LLP, TLLP), physician (MD or DO), licensed master’s social worker (LMSW), registered nurse (RN) with a master’s degree, licensed professional counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• MCBAP credentialing for Substance Use Disorders is preferred, but not required.
• Must be a Mental Health Professional (MHP) or must be eligible to obtain the designation. Must also be a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP).
• It is required that, at minimum, the incumbent will have at least ten years of experience in the behavioral / mental health care field with at least five years of administrative leadership role.
• Must be credentialed and privileged to practice at WMCMH by the Executive Committee of the Clinical Oversight Committee of WMCMH.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and provide own transportation to and from meetings and activities at varying work locations including all agency locations in Lake, Mason, and Oceana Counties.
• Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders are valued.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Pay Range $123,348 - $164,464

Position Chief Clinical Officer

Location Ludington