Chief Medical Officer

Chief Medical Officer at Copa Health — Glendale, Arizona, US

  • Company: Copa Health
  • Location: Glendale, Arizona, US
  • Employment type: FULL_TIME
  • Posted: 2026-06-19

About this role

Copa Health is seeking an experienced physician executive to serve as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for one of Arizona's leading integrated behavioral healthcare organizations.
The CMO provides executive leadership for psychiatric, behavioral health, nursing, and integrated primary care services while driving clinical quality, provider engagement, regulatory compliance, and organizational growth.
Key Responsibilities

Lead medical strategy and clinical operations across multiple service lines.

Oversee psychiatrists, physicians, nurse practitioners, and other medical providers.

Ensure compliance with AHCCCS, Medicare, Medicaid, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.

Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and population health initiatives.

Partner with executive leadership to improve clinical outcomes, operational performance, and financial sustainability.

Maintain a limited clinical caseload.
Qualifications

MD or DO.

Board Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN).

Arizona medical license (or ability to obtain).

DEA registration.

10+ years of psychiatric practice experience.

5+ years of physician leadership experience.

Experience leading multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Benefits

Executive compensation package

Up to 4 weeks PTO plus wellness day

40 hours CME leave and $2,500 CME reimbursement

403(b) with company match

Personalized medical coverage through ICHRA

Dental, vision, life, disability, and wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a mission-driven physician leader with expertise in behavioral health, integrated care, quality improvement, value-based care, and provider leadership.
Join an organization dedicated to inspiring health, hope, and happiness while making a lasting impact on communities throughout Arizona.
Contact Information Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online. For confidential inquiries regarding this opportunity, please contact the People First team at careers@copahealth.org for additional information.

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