Vera French Community Mental Health Center

Chief Operating Officer - Community Mental Health Center

Vera French Community Mental Health Center  •  Davenport, IA (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Job Summary

Vera French Community Mental Health Center is seeking a mission-driven Chief Operating Officer to lead clinical programs and day-to-day operations. Reporting to the CEO, the COO will turn strategic priorities into effective operations, strengthen quality and access, and support coordinated, trauma-informed care across programs and locations. This is a full-time, exempt, C-suite executive position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead operations, clinical oversight, quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with executive leadership on strategy, performance measures, budgets, and sustainable solutions.
  • Use operational, clinical, workforce, and financial data to improve services and outcomes.
  • Develop leaders and promote engagement and accountability across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Guide program growth, grants, partnerships, and coordinated service delivery.
  • Participate in clinical on-call responsibilities and travel as needed.

Qualifications

  • Seven or more years of administrative leadership experience; senior healthcare or behavioral health leadership preferred.
  • Experience leading nonprofit, clinical, or community-focused programs and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong operational, financial, analytical, communication, planning, and change-leadership skills.
  • Behavioral health-related master's degree desired; applicable professional licensure preferred.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to meet screening and insurance requirements.

Ideal Candidate

A collaborative, visible leader who builds trust, develops teams, communicates clearly, and advances ethical, person-centered behavioral health services.

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Submit your resume and complete the employment application: View the opening on our website

Learn more about Vera French by viewing our 2026 Community Outcomes Report.

Vera French Community Mental Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Vera French Community Mental Health Center

About Vera French Community Mental Health Center

Mental health problems affect everyone. Ten percent of children and twenty-five percent of adults in America struggle with mental illness. They are our friends, our family and even us.

Vera French Community Mental Health Center enhances the mental health of all in our community by providing quality, accessible and comprehensive care. Vera French offers a wide variety of programs services such as: Outpatient Therapy, Residential Treatment, School Based Services, Medication Management, Homeless Outreach, Supported Community Living, and Housing. Mental Health is the foundation of health, and Vera French is committed to helping people in our community live well.

Our Core Values

COMPASSION – Vera French reaches out to welcome individuals, families and the community with empathy and acceptance.

ACCESSIBILITY – Vera French strives for responsive and proactive engagement with the community by providing timely, convenient, and cost-effective solutions.

EMPOWERMENT – Vera French offers respectful services, person-centered support, and strengths-based advocacy to foster self-reliance.

INTEGRITY – Vera French acts with honor and accountability as a trustworthy citizen that lives true to ethical and moral principals.

QUALITY – Vera French maintains the highest standard of excellence and professionalism in its delivery of evidence-based services and throughout all aspects of the organization.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Davenport, Iowa
Year Founded
1949
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