Chief Clinical Officer (CCO)

Hansel Union Consulting is an organization that serves families, children, and adults with intellectual, neurological, and developmental disabilities. Hansel Union Consulting has over 35 years of experience in the human service field and is the first organization in Virginia to offer Behavioral, Speech, Recreational, Occupational, Physical, and psychological therapies in one wrap-around service. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, age, gender, sexual orientation, or otherwise.We pay competitively for our roles and have a great suite of benefits, including subsidized health insurance, a Roth IRA with a three percent match, six paid holidays per year, and two weeks of paid vacation.

Position Summary

The Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for all clinical programs within the organization. The CCO is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, ethical, evidence-based, and compliant therapy services while advancing clinical excellence, innovation, and growth. This role partners closely with executive leadership to align clinical operations with the organization’s mission, vision, and long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Quality of Care

• Provide strategic oversight of all clinical services (e.g., Behavior Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Recreational Therapy, and Psychology).
• Establish and maintain clinical standards, policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Ensure ethical, client-centered, neuroaffirming, and evidence-based care across all service lines.
• Lead clinical quality improvement initiatives, outcome measurement, and continuous performance improvement.
• Oversee clinical supervision models, mentorship, and professional development pathways.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, payer, and accreditation standards (e.g., Medicaid, commercial insurance, licensing boards).
• Serve as clinical authority for audits, incident reviews, corrective action plans, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with compliance and legal teams on policy development and regulatory updates.

Strategic Planning & Growth

• Partner with the CEO/President and executive team to develop and execute clinical strategy aligned with organizational growth.
• Support service line expansion, new program development, and geographic growth.
• Evaluate clinical feasibility and quality impact of mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.
• Use clinical data to inform business decisions and strategic investments.

Workforce Development & Culture

• Recruit, retain, and develop clinical leaders and supervisors.
• Promote a strong clinical culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and professional excellence.
• Support clinician well-being, workload balance, and burnout prevention initiatives.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care.

Operational Collaboration

• Work closely with operations, finance, HR, and IT to optimize clinical workflows and efficiency.
• Provide clinical insight into staffing models, productivity standards, and reimbursement strategies.
• Support technology adoption (EHR, telehealth, data analytics) to enhance clinical outcomes and access.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary clinical representative with external stakeholders, payers, regulators, and community partners.
• Support marketing and outreach efforts by representing the organization’s clinical philosophy and expertise.
• Communicate clinical vision and performance to leadership, staff, and board members.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctoral or Master’s degree in a clinical discipline (e.g., BCBA-D/BCBA, PhD/PsyD, SLP, OT, PT, LCSW, LMHC, or equivalent).
• Active, unrestricted clinical license or certification.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive clinical leadership experience in a healthcare or therapy setting.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, payer requirements, and clinical compliance.

Preferred

• Executive leadership experience in a multi-site or rapidly growing therapy organization.
• Experience with value-based care, outcome measurement, and quality frameworks.
• Background in program development, scaling services, or M&A integration.
• Strong financial and operational acumen related to healthcare delivery.

Key Competencies

• Clinical excellence and ethical leadership
• Strategic thinking and systems-level planning
• Regulatory and compliance expertise
• Change management and innovation
• Strong communication and influence skills
• Data-informed decision making
• Collaborative leadership style

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel to clinical sites as needed.
• Ability to perform essential job functions in an office or clinical environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hansel Union Consulting, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portsmouth, VA

Salary : $140,000 - $160,000