Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering high-quality care in addiction treatment and mental health recovery. They are seeking a Vice President of Clinical Operations to oversee and advance clinical services across their behavioral health and substance use disorder programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and improving outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement organization-wide clinical strategies that improve quality, outcomes, and operational performance
- Provide leadership and oversight to Regional Clinical Directors and program-level clinical leaders
- Partner with executive leadership on program development, clinical innovation, and operational initiatives
- Lead implementation and fidelity monitoring of evidence-based practices including ASAM criteria and trauma-informed care
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards including CARF, OMHSAS, DDAP, and other licensing bodies
- Guide programs through audits, licensing renewals, and corrective action processes
- Review and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure consistency and regulatory alignment
- Collaborate with Quality and Compliance teams to establish clinical performance indicators and improvement initiatives
- Monitor key clinical metrics including engagement, outcomes, readmission rates, and length of stay
- Utilize data-driven decision making to improve program performance and clinical effectiveness
- Support payer initiatives and value-based purchasing efforts tied to measurable quality outcomes
- Mentor and develop Clinical Directors and interdisciplinary leadership teams
- Support clinical staff training, competency development, and credentialing processes
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Partner with Operations, Finance, Business Development, and Payer Relations teams to align clinical and organizational goals
- Support implementation of new clinical programs, technology solutions, and innovative care models
- Represent Pyramid Healthcare at conferences, regulatory meetings, and external partnerships
Skills
- Master's Degree in a behavioral health-related field required (Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, or related field)
- 7–10 years of progressive clinical leadership experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Strong understanding of behavioral health and substance use treatment modalities
- Ability to analyze data and drive strategic decision-making
- Commitment to ethical care, compliance, and clinical excellence
- Independent clinical licensure strongly preferred: LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist, PMHNP / CRNP-PMH
- Experience leading multi-site or multi-state clinical operations strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards including CARF, OMHSAS, DDAP, and related agencies
- Experience with payer relations, outcomes measurement, and performance improvement initiatives preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Referral Bonus opportunities
Company Overview
Pyramid Healthcare offers substance use, mental health, autism, eating disorder, and behavioral healthcare treatment. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Duncansville, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.pyramidhc.com.