Chief Medical Officer

Coastal Horizons; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Educational loan repayment programs

Paid time off programs

Retirement savings plan/401K

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

A community-focused health organization in Wilmington, NC is looking for a Chief Medical Officer (CMO). The CMO will provide medical oversight for outpatient substance abuse and mental health programs, ensuring high-quality care and regulatory compliance. This role requires a graduate of medical school with experience in behavioral health and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered. Interested candidates can apply via the Careers Page.

Qualifications

• Graduation from Medical School, and completion of required internships/residency program.
• Board Certification preferred, Board Certification eligibility required.
• Thorough knowledge of substance abuse, addiction, mental health and co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical direction and supervision for treatment programs.
• Manage medical treatment activities of outreach services.
• Consult with medical and clinical staff on client treatment issues.
• Provides consultation to medical and clinical staff for treatment and case management.
• Assists with in-service training and health-related education for Agency staff and clients.
• Acts as liaison between community physicians/agencies and Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.

Skills

Knowledge of substance abuse

Clinical management

Communication skills

Knowledge of mental health

Education

Graduation from Medical School

Board Certification

Board certification eligibility

Job description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.

JOB TITLE: CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER (CMO)

LOCATION: WILMINGTON, NC

At Coastal Horizons, our mission is to provide a continuum of professional services that promote healthier lives, stronger families, and safer communities. We are seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO)— with high preference for physicians specializing in Psychiatry or Addiction Psychiatry—to join our dedicated team and help shape the future of our behavioral health and substance use programs.

The CMO provides medical leadership and oversight for our outpatient programs, directing patient care, supervising advanced practitioners, supporting program development, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role collaborates closely with clinical staff and community partners to deliver high-quality, coordinated care for a diverse client population.

If you are a physician ready to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health, this is an exciting opportunity to lead, innovate, and improve lives in your community.

Position Overview

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides medical direction and supervision in directing the activities and medical treatment plans of outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment programs, which may include counseling, opioid treatment, psychiatric/psychological, community support, and outreach services at Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.

Required Educational/Experiential Qualifications

• Graduation from Medical School, and completion of required internships/residency program requirements.
• Board Certification preferred, Board Certification eligibility required.
• Thorough knowledge of substance abuse, addiction, mental health and co-occurring disorders.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position Highlights

• Plans, directs and manages the medical treatment activities of substance abuse and outreach services.
• Works with the VP of Clinical Services in evaluating present program effectiveness to determine any need for program modification and development.
• Examines, prescribes, evaluates, administers, dispenses, reviews, informs and/or refers in matters pertaining to a client’s medical/clinical needs.
• Provides consultation to medical and clinical staff for client treatment and/or case management issues.
• Provides assistance with all in‑service training for Agency staff and any health‑related educational services for Agency clients.
• Acts as a liaison between community physicians/agencies and Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.
• Possesses considerable clinical, communicative, and coordinating skills in the daily management of the medical treatment program.
• Subject to OSHA rules and regulations of blood‑borne pathogens due to possible exposure to various bodily fluids.
• Provides assigned projects, reports, attends conferences, evaluates program effectiveness, adherence to external and internal standards.

POSITION ALLOCATION

• Direct patient care as it relates to program services need: 70%
• Supervision of advanced practitioners: 20%
• Policy and business development: 10%

Additional Information

• Thorough knowledge of assigned medical treatment principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to specific casework.
• Thorough knowledge of medical treatment strategies and providing services to a diverse clinical population with co‑occurring disorders.
• Thorough knowledge of psychological assessments, including diagnosis, testing, comprehensive report writing, and treatment recommendations.
• Thorough knowledge of available program, behavioral and socioeconomic problems and their treatment.
• Knowledge of the laws, regulations, standards, and policies which govern the assigned programs and the Agency.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute programmatic work effectively.
• Ability to make public presentations to various community and Agency groups.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform light work exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to light objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, operate a computer terminal, and perform extensive readings.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
• Retirement savings plan/401K
• Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our Careers Page. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.