Chief Technology Officer

Lions and Bears Staffing Partners; New York (NY); Remote; USD 261,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lions and Bears Staffing Partners seeks a Chief Technology Officer for a mission-driven behavioral health organization. In this remote role, you will lead technology strategy, drive product innovation, and build a diverse tech team to enhance digital health services, ensuring scalability and security. Competitive salary and generous benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits (medical, dental, vision)

4+ weeks PTO

Qualifications

• Proven success in digital transformation across complex, customer-facing environments.
• Experience leading large-scale technology teams (20+ FTEs).
• Deep knowledge of healthcare or behavioral health technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a 3–5 year technology roadmap.
• Oversee cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing, diverse tech team.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud Platforms

Cybersecurity

Telecom Infrastructure

Project Management

AI Integration

Operational Efficiency

Education

10+ years IT leadership experience

5+ years in executive roles

Job description

Location : Remote (Travel Required : 30%+)

Reports To : Chief Executive Officer

Salary Range : $261,000 – $300,000

About the Role

Our client, a mission-driven behavioral health organization using technology to scale life-saving mental health services, is hiring a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) . This executive will lead enterprise-wide technology strategy, drive product innovation, and optimize technical infrastructure to ensure scalable, secure, and high-impact delivery of digital health services.

This is a transformative role for a strategic technology leader ready to shape the future of behavioral health delivery.

Must-Haves

10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including 5+ years in an executive role

Proven success in digital transformation across complex, customer-facing environments

Expertise in cloud platforms, telecom / call center systems, and cybersecurity

Experience leading large-scale technology teams (20+ FTEs, multi-disciplinary)

Demonstrated ability to scale platforms supporting 1M+ users or interactions

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Define and execute a 3–5 year enterprise technology roadmap

Partner with the CEO and executive team to align digital strategy with mission objectives

Drive a culture of innovation, experimentation, and accountability

Technology & Product Innovation

Lead development and optimization of proprietary digital health platforms

Oversee cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture

Integrate AI, automation, and analytics to drive operational efficiency and insight

Operational Excellence

Ensure performance, reliability, and scalability of all systems

Establish and enforce ITIL, DevOps, and MLOps best practices

Manage vendor contracts and partnerships to support strategic initiatives

People & Culture

Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing, diverse tech team

Foster alignment across Product, Engineering, and Operations

Promote a transparent, collaborative, and mission-first culture

Qualifications

10+ years of IT leadership experience, with 5+ years in an executive capacity

Experience leading enterprise-level cloud transformation and cybersecurity strategies

Deep knowledge of telecom infrastructure and distributed call center systems

Strong familiarity with healthcare or behavioral health technology preferred

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience leading teams through compliance, risk, and IT governance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, SOC2)

Why Apply

Lead national-impact technology for a behavioral health mission

Own innovation for a major digital mental health platform

Join a purpose-driven, collaborative executive team

Flexible remote-first environment with meaningful travel

Competitive salary, generous benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401K), and 4+ weeks PTO

Work Requirements

Ability to remain stationary for long periods (≥50%)

Attend offsite conferences, meetings, and events

Communicate frequently via video and messaging platforms

Daily use of standard office equipment (laptop, printer, etc.)

Encouragement to Apply

We value diverse backgrounds and welcome applicants who may not meet every requirement but bring transferable skills and a strong commitment to the mission.

Keywords

Chief Technology Officer, CTO, Digital Health, Healthcare Technology, Behavioral Health Tech, SaaS Leadership, Remote Executive, Cloud Infrastructure, Telehealth, Call Center Technology, Health IT, Mental Health Innovation, AI in Healthcare, IT Strategy, Executive Tech Role, HIPAA Compliance, Enterprise IT Leadership, Platform Scalability, DevOps, MLOps, Digital Transformation

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