Chief Operating Officer - Community Mental Health Center

Vera French Community Mental Health Center • Davenport, IA

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About The Position

Vera French Community Mental Health Center is seeking a mission-driven Chief Operating Officer to lead clinical programs and day-to-day operations. Reporting to the CEO, the COO will turn strategic priorities into effective operations, strengthen quality and access, and support coordinated, trauma-informed care across programs and locations. This is a full-time, exempt, C-suite executive position.

Requirements

• Seven or more years of administrative leadership experience; senior healthcare or behavioral health leadership preferred.
• Experience leading nonprofit, clinical, or community-focused programs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong operational, financial, analytical, communication, planning, and change-leadership skills.
• Behavioral health-related master's degree desired; applicable professional licensure preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet screening and insurance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• A collaborative, visible leader who builds trust, develops teams, communicates clearly, and advances ethical, person-centered behavioral health services.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations, clinical oversight, quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategy, performance measures, budgets, and sustainable solutions.
• Use operational, clinical, workforce, and financial data to improve services and outcomes.
• Develop leaders and promote engagement and accountability across multidisciplinary teams.
• Guide program growth, grants, partnerships, and coordinated service delivery.
• Participate in clinical on-call responsibilities and travel as needed.

What This Job Offers

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