Chief Clinical and Operations Officer

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections

Chief Clinical and Operations Officer providing executive leadership for clinical and operational functions at Paragon Behavioral Health. Ensuring clinical soundness and operational efficiency across behavioral health services.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeLakewood • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in clinical and operational functions within community behavioral health, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and effective utilization management. Proven ability to drive quality outcomes through data-driven performance management and financial sustainability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Or Doctoral Degree In Behavioral HealthTen Years Management ExperienceUtilization Management ProgramsBehavioral Health Outcomes ReportingHIPAA Compliance

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Hard Skills

Utilization ManagementMedical Necessity ReviewLevel-Of-Care ReviewQuality DashboardsData-Driven Performance ManagementFinancial PrinciplesFunding Streams Knowledge

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsWriting SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

EHRUM PlatformsReporting ToolsBusiness Intelligence Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Active, Unrestricted License In Behavioral Health

Industry Keywords

Community Behavioral HealthHealthcare Privacy RegulationsService Delivery OversightProgram OperationsQuality Outcomes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide executive leadership for clinical, medical, and operational functions
Ensure services are clinically sound, operationally efficient, financially sustainable
Oversight of service delivery, program operations, and quality outcomes
Lead utilization management and behavioral health outcomes reporting
Partner with CFO on clinical and operational performance
Oversee designated Privacy Officer responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's or doctoral degree in a behavioral health field, with active, unrestricted license required
Ten years of progressively responsible management experience, including at least five years in community behavioral health management
Demonstrated experience with utilization management programs, medical necessity/level-of-care review, and payer authorization processes
Proven track record building and interpreting behavioral health outcomes reporting, quality dashboards, and data-driven performance management
Working knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security requirements and experience coordinating and ensuring compliance with healthcare privacy regulations
Strong knowledge of financial principles and diverse funding streams in community mental health organizations
Excellent interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills
Experience with relevant clinical, reporting, and business computer applications (EHR, UM platforms, reporting/BI tools)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive, Company-Paid Benefits
Health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance—company-paid
Flexibility & Work–Life Balance
Career Growth Opportunities
Clinical Leadership & Support