Chief Clinical Officer

BHP • Newark, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Healthcare Partners (BHP) is seeking a Chief Clinical Officer to provide strategic leadership and executive oversight for all clinical programs and services. This role involves leading and developing clinical directors and other clinical leaders, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence. The Chief Clinical Officer will drive quality improvement, clinical innovation, and organizational performance, ensuring compliance with CARF, OhioMHAS, Medicaid, HIPAA, and other applicable regulatory standards. This position requires collaboration with executive leadership to advance BHP's strategic goals and organizational growth, building strong relationships with community partners, healthcare providers, and stakeholders to expand access to high-quality behavioral healthcare. The role also supports clinical program development, operational planning, and responsible financial stewardship. Since 1955, BHP has been improving and saving lives by providing integrated mental health and addiction treatment services throughout Central Ohio. As Chief Clinical Officer, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of clinical care while leading an experienced team dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and recovery.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health discipline
• Current Ohio independent licensure (LISW-S, LPCC-S, or LICDC-CS)
• Minimum of five years of progressive clinical leadership experience
• Experience leading behavioral healthcare programs and supervising clinical leaders
• Valid Ohio driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Executive leadership experience in a nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization
• Experience with CARF accreditation, OhioMHAS requirements, and Medicaid-funded services
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, quality improvement, and organizational development

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight for all clinical programs and services.
• Lead and develop Clinical Directors and other clinical leaders while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
• Drive quality improvement, clinical innovation, and organizational performance.
• Ensure compliance with CARF, OhioMHAS, Medicaid, HIPAA, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to advance BHP's strategic goals and organizational growth.
• Build strong relationships with community partners, healthcare providers, and stakeholders to expand access to high-quality behavioral healthcare.
• Support clinical program development, operational planning, and responsible financial stewardship.

Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and continuing education support
• An opportunity to influence organizational strategy and improve behavioral healthcare across the region
• A collaborative Executive Leadership Team committed to serving our communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive