Vice President, Wellness

Description

Vice President, Wellness: Lead Health and Clinical Care at The Arc of Central Alabama

The Arc of Central Alabama • Wellness Division • Exempt (Salaried)

Lead the health and clinical care that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live with dignity, independence, and the highest possible quality of life.

Position Summary

The Vice President, Wellness leads the strategic direction, quality, and compliance of all nursing, clinical, and health-related services for the people we serve. This executive role sets the vision for integrated health and clinical care; ensures compliance with Alabama licensure boards, ADMH Community Waiver Program (CWP) and Intellectual Disabilities (ID) Waiver standards, and CARF and CQL accreditation; and builds a strong Wellness leadership team.

Working closely with executive leadership, the Vice President ensures that health and clinical services advance our mission of dignity, independence, and quality of life for every person we support.
Position Details

Job Title

Vice President, Wellness

Area of Responsibility

Wellness (Nursing, Therapy, Health Coordination, and Clinical Records)

FLSA Status

Exempt (Salaried)

Reports To

Senior Vice President (SVP)

Supervises

Director of Wellness - RN, Director of Clinical Services, and Wellness leadership team

Organization

The Arc of Central Alabama

Purpose

To provide executive leadership over the Wellness division-nursing, therapy, health coordination, and clinical records-ensuring person-centered, compliant, and high-quality health and clinical care that supports the independence, dignity, and quality of life of the people we serve.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Strategic Vision: Set the strategic vision and operating plan for the Wellness division, encompassing nursing, therapy, health coordination, and clinical records.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure division operations comply with Alabama licensure boards, ADMH Community Waiver Program and ID Waiver standards, Alabama Medicaid Agency requirements, and CARF and CQL accreditation.
• Leadership and Development: Provide executive leadership, coaching, and development to the Director of Wellness - RN, the Director of Clinical Services, and other Wellness leaders.
• Financial and Resource Management: Oversee the division budget, staffing strategy, and resource allocation in partnership with Finance and People Operations.
• Quality and Outcomes: Monitor division-wide quality, health outcome, and compliance data to drive continuous improvement.
• External Representation: Serve as the primary executive liaison with ADMH/DDD, the Alabama Medicaid Agency, licensing boards, CARF surveyors, and CQL reviewers on Wellness matters.
• Survey and Audit Readiness: Lead division readiness for surveys, audits, and accreditation reviews, and oversee corrective action planning as needed.
• Executive and Board Engagement: Represent Wellness division priorities and performance to the executive leadership team and, as appropriate, the Board.
• Culture of Excellence: Champion a culture of clinical excellence, dignity, and person-centered care across the division.
• Innovation: Drive innovation and continuous improvement in health and clinical service delivery models.
IDD-Focused Responsibilities (Preferred Experience)
• Set the organization's strategic vision for person-centered, rights-based health and clinical care.
• Embed CQL Personal Outcome Measures and quality-of-life indicators into Wellness strategy and evaluation.
• Ensure Wellness services support HCBS Settings Rule expectations for community integration and least-restrictive care.
• Champion positive behavior support and restraint-reduction principles at the division level.
• Strengthen organization-wide partnerships with families, guardians, self-advocates, and support coordinators in health and clinical planning.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or a related clinical/health field; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in Alabama.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive leadership experience in nursing, clinical services, or healthcare administration, including at least four (4) years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing/clinical regulatory compliance, licensure standards, and healthcare quality management, ideally in IDD or Medicaid waiver settings.
• Satisfactory results on a statewide criminal background check conducted in accordance with applicable law and ADMH requirements. Offenses that disqualify a candidate by law or program standards (such as crimes of violence, abuse, neglect, or exploitation) will be applied as required; all other criminal history will be reviewed individually, considering the nature and seriousness of the offense, the time that has passed, and its relevance to the duties of this position.
• Not currently excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.
• Valid Alabama driver's license and an acceptable driving record, or other reliable transportation, to meet the travel requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Direct executive-level experience with the ADMH Community Waiver Program and ID Waiver, and CARF and CQL accreditation.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary health and clinical divisions at scale.
• Experience presenting to or working with a Board of Directors.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
• Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare and clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and quality management in IDD or Medicaid waiver services.
• Knowledge of ADMH CWP and ID Waiver standards, CARF, CQL, the HCBS Settings Rule, and Alabama licensure board requirements.
• Skill in executive strategic planning, budget management, and organizational leadership.
• Skill in building, developing, and retaining senior clinical and nursing leaders.
• Ability to represent the organization credibly with regulators, licensing boards, and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze complex health and clinical outcome data to inform strategy.
• Ability to lead through change and drive division-wide continuous improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
Physical & Essential Functions
• Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods and to lift up to 15 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to travel across the service area and occasionally statewide for program site visits, audits, conferences, and external meetings.
Work Environment
• Primarily office-based work in an executive setting, with regular travel across the service area and occasional statewide travel.
• Fast-paced environment involving strategic planning, regulatory deadlines, and executive-level decision-making.
• Occasional evening and weekend availability for organizational or emergency needs.
• Frequent interaction with executive leadership, regulators, and Board members.
Why Join The Arc?

At The Arc of Central Alabama, our work is rooted in a simple belief: people with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve to live the lives they choose as valued, contributing members of their community. As Vice President, Wellness, you will shape how health and clinical care make that possible for more than 1,200 people and their families, and you will lead a dedicated team that is committed to dignity, independence, and quality of life.
Conditions of Employment

Any offer of employment is conditional upon satisfactory completion of the following, in accordance with applicable law:

1. A criminal background check, as described in the Minimum Qualifications.

2. Verification of required licensure and credentials.

3. Screening against federal and state exclusion lists for health care providers.

4. Any additional post-offer screenings required by law or program standards.

Post-offer medical examinations or inquiries will be made only after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

This posting describes the general nature and level of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties may change as organizational needs evolve. This posting is not a contract of employment. Employment with The Arc of Central Alabama is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the organization may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.
How to Apply

Ready to lead the Wellness division at The Arc of Central Alabama? Apply today.

Submit your résumé and cover letter through The Arc of Central Alabama's careers page at arcofcentralalabama.org (Join Our Team - View Open Positions). If you are passionate about dignity, independence, and quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we look forward to hearing from you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in clinical or wellness operations.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare systems, medication management, and care coordination.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to person-centered care and the mission of The Arc of Central Alabama.