Chief Technology Officer

Company: Polara Health
Location: Prescott Valley
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Chief Technology Officer
We Value Our Employees By Offering:

• Medical, Dental, Life, and Health Care Benefits (FT)
• Up to 3 weeks of paid/sick time off plus 10 Holidays per year (FT)
  Polara Health, Serving on the front-lines of mental health treatment in Yavapai County since 1966, Polara Health (formerly West Yavapai Guidance Clinic) is uniquely positioned to improve access for people in need of high quality and affordable holistic care. We are a beacon of hope, help and healing for over 7,000 individual and families and 1,300 children annually. Focused on addressing the whole person through a client centered approach, we offer holistic, transformative services that are tailored to address the unique needs of each client, address the social determinants of health and ensure coordination of care with loved ones and other integrated service providers.
  
  Chief Technology Officer Job Description
  
  Summary
  
  The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) makes all executive decisions with regard to the technological interests of Polara Health. He/she is responsible for outlining the company's technological vision, implementing technology strategies, and ensuring that the technological resources are aligned with the company's business needs, and planning for growth. While ensuring a high level of quality and service with IT operations, the CTO will also seek to find ways to innovate with new technology within Polara Health to help better serve our clients and community. This is a part-time exempt position with an anticipated work week of approximately 20 hours.
  
  Chief Technology Officer Duties and Responsibilities
  
  • Set the technical vision and lead technological development for Polara Health
    
  • Develop strategic plans and set timelines for evaluation, development, and deployment of all technical, web, and mobile services
  • Identify opportunities for use of cloud technologies, remote work opportunities, and increased use of web and mobile services
  • Collaborate with the leadership team and department heads as an advisor of all technologies involved within Polara Health
    
  • Ensure technology standards and best practices are met, including compliance with various federal, state and local regulations specific to IT, including HIPAA and CFR 42 Part 2
  • Supervise IT support services to ensure quality, responsiveness to user needs, and develop a continuous feedback loop for process improvement using a framework such as ITIL
  • Work with members of the IT Team to develop and maintain procedure and policy documents governing IT processes and procedures
  • Mentor team members
  • Identify new or unmet organizational technology needs and recommend implementation of new technologies that enhance service delivery to clients
  • Maintain network security with IT team
  • Review time frames and budgets
  • Develop and implement disaster recovery plan
  • Supervise workflow of IT department
  • Maintain an awareness of current technology trends
  • Contribute to grant writing and proposal writing process
  • Represent Polara Health at community events and meetings, conferences, and networking events
    Chief Technology Officer Requirements and Qualifications
    
    • Minimum of 5 years' previous experience as a CIO or CTO with an additional 5 years' in a a software development, networking or other IT role
    • Able to build strong interpersonal relationships with peers, brand leaders, and other senior management throughout the company
    • Demonstrated ability to align business needs and objectives to technology
    • Demonstrated leadership, team building, and management skills
    • Experience with organizational cloud transformation
    • Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering or related field
      Additional Desired Qualifications
      
      • IT experience in a behavioral healthcare setting
      • Experience with writing proposals or grants for technology
      • Experience with remote tele-workingThis position is considered Safety-Sensitive by Polara health.
        
        
        
        EOE/Non-smoking facility. Pre-employment drug screening/background check required. ** All candidates must be able to obtain a DPS Fingerprint Clearance card.
        
        It is the policy of Polara Health not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or national origin. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff and termination. PH further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities.
        
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