Chief Clinical Officer

CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER (CCO)

Location - To Be Determined

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) recognizes the value of and employs people with lived experience and believes strongly in Recovery and a Culture of Gentleness. To this end, this position requires a commitment to creating and maintaining a culture that "Expects Recovery" and "Encourages Gentleness."

NLCMHA is seeking a Chief Clinical Officer (CCO). The CCO is responsible for clinical program design and implementation and provides executive leadership and oversight of all clinical programs, including supervision of core clinical staff. The CCO will work in tandem with the Chief Operating Officer (COO). The CCO ensures standards of care are met by utilizing evidence-based practices to achieve targeted clinical outcomes. The CCO plans for and secures service expansion opportunities to achieve the organization's mission and goals.

Essential Position Functions

• The Chief Clinical Officer has the personality that is a combination of the analytical conscientious style and the creative/inspiring style.
• As a member of the executive leadership team, plays a key role in the development, strategic planning, service delivery, and management of the organization.
• Provides administrative and clinical leadership to program directors to support and develop the provision of services.
• Collaborates with the Medical Director to create evidence-based clinical pathways within the scope of community health services.
• Supervises clinical directors.
• Evaluates the needs for staffing capacity and recruitment to meet program fidelity and MDHHS network adequacy requirements.
• Develops training expectations for clinical staff in coordination with the Training Specialist.
• Collaborates with the Chief Quality Officer in development of key clinical performance measures and program outcome measures.
• Collaborates with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure clinical operations conform with the Regulatory Compliance Plan, CARF accreditation standards, and MDHHS contract requirements.
• Assists with the regular review and update of organization-wide and clinical program-specific policies and procedures.
• Represents the organization on the Clinical Director Committees of the Northern Michigan Regional Entity, or others as assigned.
• Identifies and develops relationships with external organizations, providers, and community groups to achieve organization mission and goals.
• Participates in annual budget development and adheres to budgetary limitations.
• Authorizes clinical expenditures per policy and procedure.
• Serves on the risk management committee and facilitates root cause analyses of sentinel events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Cheif Executive Officer (CEO).
  
  

Qualifications & Competencies

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LICENSING Or CERTIFICATIONS

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Minimum Education & Experience

• Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field from an accredited university
• Minimum of five (5) years' clinical experience in a mental illness related field working with individuals with a developmental disability
• Minimum of three (3) years' supervisory experience
  
  

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of business management, Medicaid and CARF accreditation standards.
• An effective leader who can successfully lead the team, work with other agencies, and the public.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Have own phone for communication and reliable access to messages.
• Have reliable transportation in carrying out agency duties.
• Possess a valid Michigan driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work within the guidelines of the code of conduct, regulatory compliance plan and personnel policies.
• Supports a philosophy of service delivery that is recovery-based, person centered and culturally competent.
• Adhere to applicable policies and procedures as required by MDHHS and other pertinent regulatory agencies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and the Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel; able to maneuver on the Internet to conduct research or obtain information, including EHR and Video Conferencing.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  
  

PAY: $111,329 - $123,029

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (4 options)
• Dental Insurance (2 options)
• Vision Insurance (2 options)
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%)
• Guaranteed step increase every year on your anniversary
• Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year)
• Holidays (13 days)
• Sign On Incentive
• Referral Bonus (when you refer someone to join our team)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  
  

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• This position may require irregular hours.
• Must be free of physical limitations.
• Position requires physical ability to complete and maintain certification of CPI techniqures which will be a training class provided to the job incumbent.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with applicable laws.
• Occassionally: Lifting up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance, Stretching/Reaching, Exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease, exposure to hazardous material, Stooping (bend at waist)
• Frequently: Hand/finger dexterity, Talking in person, Talking on the telephone, Hearing in person, Hearing on the telephone, Vision for close work