Chief Medical Officer

1w1 week ago

The Centers

Cleveland, US · Full-time · $320,000 – $385,000

About this role

At The Centers, a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces winner based entirely on employee feedback, meaningful work is grounded in a culture of trust, purpose, and care. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) reports directly to the President & CEO. This senior executive provides strategic medical leadership advancing the 2035 vision for a comprehensive behavioral health system.

The CMO drives medical excellence, ensuring highest quality clinical care delivery across prevention, early intervention, outpatient, residential, crisis response, and inpatient treatment. Leads medical and nursing teams while championing judgment-free, trauma-informed, person-centered care. Integrates physical, mental, and behavioral health services seamlessly.

Works hand-in-hand with the Chief Program Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer for medical service integration. Provides direct oversight to medical teams and nursing leadership, fostering high-performing, mission-driven teams. Champions values of Belonging, Purpose, Bravery, Gratitude & Growth, and We Can & We Will.

Supports organizational expansion including continuum growth, mergers, and partnerships from a clinical perspective. Leads quality improvement initiatives with metrics for patient outcomes. Advances data-driven decisions through EHR optimization and clinical analytics while ensuring regulatory compliance and patient safety.

Requirements

Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
Board certification in Psychiatry or relevant behavioral health specialty
Active state medical license
Clinical leadership experience in behavioral health settings
Expertise in integrated behavioral health continuum of care
Knowledge of regulatory compliance and accreditation standards in healthcare
Experience leading medical and nursing teams
Proficiency in EHR systems and clinical data analytics

Responsibilities

Develop and implement medical strategies aligned with The Centers' 2035 vision for comprehensive behavioral health system of care
Provide strategic oversight and clinical direction for medical teams and nursing operations ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes
Advance integrated care approaches addressing physical, mental, and behavioral health in collaboration with Chief Program Officer
Drive evidence-based medical practices, clinical protocols, and trauma-informed, person-centered care delivery
Lead clinical quality improvement initiatives establishing metrics and benchmarks for medical excellence
Provide direct oversight to medical teams and nursing leadership fostering high-performing teams
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and clinical best practices
Collaborate with Chief Operating Officer for operational excellence including staffing, workflows, and resource allocation