Chief Clinical Officer

Skyland Trail, a nationally recognized nonprofit mental health treatment organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, seeks a visionary and strategic leader to serve as its inaugural Chief Clinical Officer (CCO). This is an extraordinary opportunity to shape the future of a highly respected, evidence-based treatment center that has been a trusted resource for individuals with serious mental illness for more than three decades. The CCO, reporting to Skyland Trail's President and Chief Executive Officer, will serve as the senior-most clinical leader, guiding multidisciplinary therapy teams and advancing the organization's mission to help clients live meaningful lives with chronic mental health disorders. Founded in 1989, Skyland Trail has grown into a holistic treatment community serving adults and adolescents ages 14 to 17, with five campuses, 108 residential beds, and more than 500 patients annually. Skyland Trail offers a continuum of care, including residential treatment, day treatment, outpatient services, and family therapy. The organization is distinguished by its whole-person approach, serene campus environment, and robust scholarship program which provides more than $2 million annually in financial aid to patients and families. Research is a cornerstone of Skyland Trail's model. The organization is a trailblazer in outcomes research, partnering with Emory School of Medicine to advance the understanding of effective mental health treatment. The Chief Clinical Officer will provide strategic and operational leadership for all clinical programs, overseeing a team of approximately 50 professionals delivering therapy, adjunctive services, vocational support, and care coordination. The CCO will design and implement innovative treatment protocols, optimize patient throughput, and standardize care delivery across campuses. They will collaborate closely with senior leadership to define clinical priorities, align service models with best practices, and ensure quality, safety, and efficiency. The CCO will join Skyland Trail during a time of growth and expansion and thus get to be a key influencer on programmatic development, implementation of new clinical modalities, and the definition of the future of the organization. The successful candidate will bring a track record of progressive leadership in the mental health treatment space, with experience building multidisciplinary clinical programs, advancing evidence-based treatment models, and supporting outcomes research. They will be a mission-driven leader with strong clinical expertise, an ability to inspire teams, and a commitment to driving successful growth and expansion. The next CCO will be collaborative, relationship-oriented, and passionate about improving access, outcomes, and quality of life for individuals and families affected by mental illness. An active, unrestricted clinical license in the relevant field (e.g., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or equivalent) is required. Please direct all applications, nominations, and inquiries to Katie Haddock, via e-mail, to khaddock@wittkieffer.com.

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