The Center for Health Care Services (CHCS) is seeking a strategic and visionary executive to serve as its first Chief Clinical Officer (CCO). This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the clinical strategy of one of Texas’ most impactful community behavioral health organizations and help model the future of integrated behavioral healthcare in one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions. The Chief Clinical Officer will lead clinical transformation across the organization, advancing evidence?based practices, strengthening quality and performance systems, and ensuring exceptional care delivery for thousands of individuals and families served throughout Bexar County.
ABOUT BEXAR COUNTY
The Center for Health Care Services serves Bexar County, the fourth-largest county in Texas and the sixteenth-largest in the country. Bexar County’s seat, San Antonio, is the seventh-largest city in the U.S. and is home to over 1.5 million of its 2 million residents. Founded more than 300 years ago, Bexar County has a rich history and tradition, featuring notable sites such as the Bexar County Courthouse, the Alamo, and the other four Missions of San Antonio, a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, as well as Casa Navarro and San Pedro Creek Cultural Park, among others.
With an affordable cost of living and a friendly community, it stands out as an outstanding place to live and lead. The home of the Center for Health Care Services offers a unique blend of historic charm, cultural diversity, and contemporary economic growth. Residents enjoy a vibrant culinary and arts scene, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community. Become a Transformational Leader in Community Health in Bexar County.
THE CENTER FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES
For more than fifty years, The Center for Health Care Services (CHCS) has served as the mental health authority and public safety net for Bexar County, providing treatment programs for women, children, and men experiencing mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. With five operational departments that cover the full range of behavioral health and substance use services, CHCS is ready to deliver the most comprehensive wraparound programs available. In FY24 alone, CHCS served 40,000 residents and delivered an estimated 1 million behavioral health services to its community.
THE POSITION
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Clinical Officer is responsible for developing and implementing the organization’s clinical strategy and ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care across all service lines. The CCO provides executive leadership over five operational divisions: Adult Behavioral Health Services, Children’s Behavioral Health Services, Crisis Care and Recovery Services, Long?Term Care Programs, and Crisis Response and Community Partnerships. The CCO will collaborate with executive leadership to improve clinical outcomes, strengthen care delivery models, and advance CHCS's mission. Key responsibilities include leading organization-wide clinical operations by standardizing care delivery, advancing evidence-based and trauma-informed practices, driving continuous improvement, and overseeing training and development across all service lines; establishing and promoting a comprehensive quality framework aligned with regulatory standards while communicating clinical outcomes, organizational impact, and performance metrics to internal and external stakeholders; leveraging data analytics and business intelligence to optimize clinical systems, analyze consumer trends, and inform strategic decision-making that enhances program effectiveness and treatment outcomes; and developing and implementing strategic clinical plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and providing clear, data-driven reporting to support continuous improvement and accountability.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to underserved communities and championing a patient-centered, culturally responsive approach to clinical services.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for the CCO is $246,349 to $311,786, with placement in the range based on qualifications. CHCS offers a comprehensive executive benefits package that starts at the date of hire. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, and professional development opportunities.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Apply immediately - The position will remain open until a strong pool of candidates is established. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé online at:
The following are the requirements for the position. Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. The following is a typical way to qualify:
Education:
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field required from an accredited university.
Preferred: Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or Business Administration. ?State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of healthcare leadership experience leading clinical operations or behavioral health programs with a strong record of leading organizational change and quality improvement.
