Chief Program Officer
About The Position
Make a Lasting Impact on Young Lives Are you passionate about transforming the lives of children and teenagers struggling with mental health challenges? Join our dedicated team at Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri, where we're committed to providing premier behavioral healthcare that treats the whole person, not just the diagnosis. About Us Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Missouri is a residential treatment facility providing care to adolescents. Located in Waynesville, MO, Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri’s goal is to provide a responsive healing environment for patients and to inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education, and compassion. Your Impact As a Chief Program Officer on our team, you'll be driving innovative clinical and educational programming.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing, Social Work, Counseling, Healthcare Administration, or related behavioral field
- Minimum five year of progressive leadership experience in behavioral health field.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards (CMS, Joint Commission, State Licensing)
- Commitment to completing CPR and Handle with Care Training within 30 days
Nice To Haves
- Experience in child and adolescent psychiatric residential treatment strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing multidisciplinary teams including nursing and clinical services.
Responsibilities
- Oversee clinical, educational, and therapeutic programs, ensuring alignment with our strategic vision.
- Lead the development of evidence-based programming for vital initiatives, including our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility and Neurodivergence Program
- Foster collaboration across interdisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
- Champion quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with all regulatory standards
- Mentor and develop program leadership, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Contribute to budget planning and ensure operational efficiency while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for residents.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Supportive team environment
- Health insurance
- Dental coverage
- Vision care
- Life insurance
- Optional supplemental insurance plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
