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
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Lead medical strategy and clinical operations across multiple service lines.
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Oversee psychiatrists, physicians, nurse practitioners, and other medical providers.
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Ensure compliance with AHCCCS, Medicare, Medicaid, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
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Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and population health initiatives.
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Partner with executive leadership to improve clinical outcomes, operational performance, and financial sustainability.
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Maintain a limited clinical caseload.
Qualifications
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MD or DO.
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Board Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN).
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Arizona medical license (or ability to obtain).
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DEA registration.
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10+ years of psychiatric practice experience.
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5+ years of physician leadership experience.
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Experience leading multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Benefits
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Executive compensation package
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Up to 4 weeks PTO plus wellness day
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40 hours CME leave and $2,500 CME reimbursement
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403(b) with company match
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Personalized medical coverage through ICHRA
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Dental, vision, life, disability, and wellness benefits
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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.