Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
About The Position
As our Chief Medical Officer (CMO), you’ll serve as the clinical leader of the hospital—guiding the quality, safety, and overall direction of care we provide every day. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role where you’ll work closely with our executive team to ensure patients receive thoughtful, evidence-based care in a safe and supportive environment. You’ll help shape clinical strategy, support our providers, and play a key role in our growth and evolution as a hospital. If you’re someone who values both clinical excellence and building strong, collaborative teams, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Requirements
- MD or DO required.
- Board certification in Psychiatry is required.
- Active, unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain).
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the psychiatric/mental health field, with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a medical leadership role.
- A strong knowledge of Joint Commission and CMS standards, OSHA regulations, patient rights standards, and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.
Nice To Haves
- Inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health hospital experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direction and oversight for all medical and psychiatric service
- Support providers in complex or high-risk cases
- Encourage the use of evidence-based practices and continuous improvement
- Oversee credentialing and privileging processes
- Provide feedback, coaching, and accountability around performance and quality
- Ensure we meet standards set by The Joint Commission, CMS, and state agencies
- Lead our Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts
- Work closely with the CEO, COO, CNO, and HR leadership
- Support patient flow—from admission through discharge
- Maintain a small clinical caseload.
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- Health insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary for Full-Time positions
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid long term disability insurance for Full-Time positions
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career & training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team dedicated to your success
- A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
