Chief Medical Officer, Behavioral Health Leader

Alpine Vista; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Vista Behavioral Hospital seeks a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) / Medical Director to drive medical leadership for inpatient behavioral health services. The role combines physician oversight, quality management, and regulatory compliance with direct patient care responsibilities.

Lead clinical programs, establish policies, and partner with hospital leadership to deliver safe, evidence-based care while advancing a culture of clinical excellence and compassionate treatment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified in Psychiatry.
• Active medical license (or ability to obtain) and DEA registration.
• Minimum five (5) years of psychiatric clinical experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of physician leadership or executive clinical leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of inpatient psychiatric operations, CMS regulations, and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership, quality assurance, and regulatory oversight for inpatient psychiatric care.
• Lead credentialing, privileging, peer review, and medical staff oversight.
• Lead clinical programs, policies, and staff training to support exceptional patient care and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain active clinical role with psychiatric evaluations, patient care, and discharge planning.
• Foster collaboration across medical, nursing, therapy, and operations to optimize patient outcomes and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Executive leadership

Quality improvement

Clinical oversight

Regulatory compliance

Education

MD/DO

Board Certified in Psychiatry

Job description

Alpine Vista Behavioral Hospital seeks a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) / Medical Director to drive medical leadership for inpatient behavioral health services. The role combines physician oversight, quality management, and regulatory compliance with direct patient care responsibilities.

Lead clinical programs, establish policies, and partner with hospital leadership to deliver safe, evidence-based care while advancing a culture of clinical excellence and compassionate treatment.