[Hiring] Director of Clinical Services @Centering Healthcare Institute

Role Description

Join an organization at the forefront of improving health by transforming care through Centering® groups.

The Clinical Director serves as CHI's senior clinical leader and subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance, clinical consultation, quality oversight, and implementation support to healthcare partners. The ideal candidate is an experienced nurse leader, nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, Medicine or other licensed healthcare professional with expertise in maternal-child health, population health, healthcare transformation, and provider engagement.

Essential Functions

• Clinical Leadership
  • Provide strategic direction and clinical leadership to Centering sites, the Practice Transformation department, and the organization.
  • Oversee day-to-day clinical and program operations, including budget management, program development, strategic planning, and operational decision-making.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, person-centered care, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Partner with the leadership team to ensure high-quality service delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
• Practice Transformation and Implementation
  • Support expansion efforts within existing partner organizations.
  • Identify and drive innovative solutions to strengthen implementation processes.
• Quality Improvement and Outcomes
  • Develop and monitor quality improvement initiatives related to Centering implementation.
  • Analyze program outcomes, patient experience measures, participation rates, and performance indicators.
  • Monitor program and staff performance metrics and implement supportive actions or quality improvement initiatives as needed.
  • Lead quality improvement activities and participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation reviews.
  • Use data to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner Engagement and Consultation
  • Develop relationships with clinical and operational leaders at partner organizations.
  • Facilitate meetings with physicians, nurses, midwives, behavioral health professionals, and practice administrators.
  • Provide guidance to Implementation Advisor team on clinical integration.
  • Support partners in addressing implementation challenges and achieving performance goals.
• Internal Collaboration
  • Partner with organizational leadership to align services with strategic priorities and organizational values.
  • Provide clinical expertise for proposals, presentations, educational materials, and partner-facing resources.
  • Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, governmental agencies, and referral partners.

Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Physician’s Assistant (PA), Doctor of Medicine (MD), or Doctor of Osteopathic (OD).
• Additional certifications in quality improvement, population health, maternal-child health, project management, or healthcare leadership are a plus.

Requirements

• 7+ years of health system experience or comparable.
• Familiarity with Centering is preferred.
• Experience working in maternal-child health, women's health, pediatrics, community health, primary care, FQHCs, health systems, or ambulatory care settings preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in implementation of science and the national dissemination of evidence-based programs and practices.
• Commitment to advancing equitable healthcare outcomes and improving access to high-quality care for underserved and marginalized populations.
• Strong understanding of healthcare delivery systems and value-based care models.

Benefits

• Professional Development - your development is our priority.
• Competitive Salary.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with 6% Company Match with immediate vesting.
• Flexible Time Off - 14 paid holidays.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off.
• Paid Parental leave.
• The salary range for the Director of Clinical Services is $120,000 to $125,000, based on qualifications and years of relevant experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable, and inclusive workplace, actively seeking to build a diverse workforce that reflects the populations we aim to serve and the communities where we work.