Chief Clinical Officer en Range Mental Health Center

Description

Job Title:                  Chief Clinical Officer

Job Classification: Exempt

Supervisor:             Chief Executive Officer

Location:                 Virginia, MN

Status:                     Full-time

Pay Band:                $100,400 - $140,500 (Pay Band 14) BOE

Benefits: Including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, PTO

About Our Workplace:

Range Mental Health Center is proud to be a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The goals of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics program in MN are to 1) increase access to community-based mental health and substance use disorder services (particularly to under-served communities), 2) advance integration of behavioral health with physical health care, and 3) improve utilization of evidence-based practices on a more consistent basis.

As part of our commitment to supporting employees in their professional development, we offer 100% employer provided clinical supervision at no cost to staff in therapy positions or any role requiring clinical licensure. This includes weekly supervision in accordance with all licensing board requirements. Our structure also includes weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and monthly staff meetings. This reflects our broader philosophy of integrated treatment coordination and robust clinical support. Join a team where collaboration, professional development, and integrated care are built into the way we work, every single week.   

Position Summary:

The Chief Clinical Officer provides strategic and operational leadership for all clinical services across the agency, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based, and compliant behavioral health care. The CCO integrates clinical excellence with operational oversight to ensure smooth delivery of services, staff efficiency, and client-centered care. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations, of all assigned departments, programs, and functions as assigned.  
• Ensure clinical programs (behavioral health, psychiatry, SUD, early childhood, crisis services) maintain high-quality care and compliance with licensing, accreditation, and funding requirements. 
• Supervise the clinical and program leaders to promote evidence-based practice (EBP) adoption. 
• Lead clinical training, workforce development, and supervision standards for staff. 
• Collaborate with administrative and operations leaders to coordinate staffing, workflows, and resource allocation in programs. 
• Monitor program capacity, scheduling, and service access to optimize client flow. 
• Participate in budgeting and financial planning for clinical programs. 
• Oversee integration of operational systems (EHR, scheduling, telehealth platforms) to support clinical efficiency. 
• Lead clinical quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. 
• Ensure HIPAA compliance, risk management, and incident reporting across clinical services. 
• Advise CEO and executive leadership on clinical program development, expansion, and service integration. 
• Participate in strategic planning, funding initiatives, and community partnerships. 
• Foster interdepartmental collaboration to align clinical operations with organizational goals. 
• Collaborate across departments to implement operational policies that support clinical compliance and efficiency. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement to this position

Education and Experience:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, or related clinical field required. 
• Licensed in relevant discipline (e.g., LCSW, LP, LPCC, RN) as required by state regulations. 
• Certifications in clinical leadership, trauma-informed care, or evidence-based practices preferred. 

Experience 

• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive clinical leadership experience in a mental health, SUD, or behavioral health setting. 
• Demonstrated success managing multiple clinical programs or service lines, including crisis services, outpatient therapy, psychiatric services, and residential or school-based programs. 
• Experience supervising licensed clinical staff, clinical directors, and program managers. 
• Familiarity with Medicaid, CARF, or other regulatory/compliance standards in behavioral health. 
• Experience collaborating with operations and finance teams to align clinical programs with organizational resources. 

Knowledge & Skills 

• In-depth knowledge of evidence-based clinical practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care) and their integration across programs. 
• Strong understanding of clinical compliance, quality assurance, risk management, and performance improvement. 
• Knowledge of behavioral health program operations, staffing models, and client flow management. 
• Ability to use data to monitor clinical outcomes and program effectiveness. 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills. 
• Ability to provide visionary leadership, mentor staff, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. 

Personal Attributes 

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills. 
• Collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented. 
• Committed to mission-driven service, equity, and trauma-informed leadership. 
• Values-driven, ethical, and able to balance clinical quality with operational efficiency. 

Language Skills 

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to comprehend published research relevant to own work and specialty areas. 

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to perform financial calculations and analyses in MS Excel; including application of the pivot table. 

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to apply principles of therapeutic change to needs of individual clients.  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Class "D" Driver’s License. Proof of current vehicle insurance. 

Physical Requirements:

• Adequate level of vision to use computer  
• Sufficient hearing to accurately record information received verbally 
• Ability to climb stairs  
• Ability to sit and to stand for extended periods of time 
• Ability to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds 
• Ability to use a computer keyboard 
• Must be 18 years of age 
• Must be able to maintain a Minnesota driver's license and auto insurance 

EOE/AA