Job Description
The Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) is a vital leadership position, focused on supporting patient-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented care. The CCO plays a key role in coordinating clinical programs, ensuring quality improvement, and overseeing clinical risk management and accreditation processes. This position also leads the development of best practices within clinical operations, all while embracing a holistic, family-focused approach to care.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the development and implementation of clinical programs to ensure they meet community needs and reflect best practices.
Develop clinical key performance indicators and foster a team approach for ongoing improvement.
Provide leadership and oversight to clinical staff, ensuring effective service delivery in residential and outpatient programs, particularly in substance use disorders, co-morbid psychiatric conditions, and related medical conditions.
Oversee clinical documentation processes and ensure that medical services are delivered with accuracy, integrity, and in compliance with all applicable policies.
Guide clinical teams in the Family Wellness program, including home visitation and family group sessions, promoting a family-centered approach to care.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including medical, clinical, and administrative staff, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
Lead the development and delivery of training programs for staff on clinical best practices and ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
Assist with urgent clinical situations and provide crisis support as needed.
Actively participate in clinical education, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
Ensure compliance with licensing, accreditation, confidentiality, and treatment standards as outlined by state and federal regulations.
Strategic Leadership
Collaborate with organizational leadership to align clinical programs with broader strategic initiatives.
Foster relationships with community organizations and stakeholders to enhance service delivery and support the mission of the organization.
Lead initiatives aimed at improving the participant experience, leveraging internal and external resources to achieve program success.
Participate in the development of planning strategies, grant proposals, and budgeting, integrating participant needs into decision-making processes.
Participant Privacy and Confidentiality
Adhere to privacy laws and policies, including HIPAA and 42-CFR Part 2, ensuring the protection of participant information.
Participate in ongoing privacy training and report any concerns related to privacy practices.
Required Qualifications
Active license in the State of Alaska in one of the following fields: Physician, Professional Counselor, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Clinical Social Worker, Marital and Family Therapist, Psychologist, or Psychological Associate.
A minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in clinical practice, including patient care and leadership responsibilities.
Certification in CPR and a commitment to maintaining current certifications.
Must obtain Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) approval within 3 years.
Preferred Qualifications
Board certification in behavioral health, addiction medicine, or addiction psychiatry.
Core Competencies
Emotionally intelligent and respectful leadership
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Strategic thinking with a focus on system improvements
Teamwork, staff development, and relationship building
Professionalism and ethical conduct
Physical Requirements
Primarily office-based work, with extended periods of time at a desk and using a computer.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 154,000.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start,