Vice President of Technology

About Guidelight Health

Guidelight Health is a pioneering behavioral healthcare organization committed to enhancing lives through exemplary Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services. As a recently established entity, our goal is to revolutionize the behavioral health sector by providing outstanding care with cutting-edge facilities, focusing intently on the well-being of those we serve. We are assembling a team of innovative and passionate professionals eager to help reshape mental health services on a broad scale.

Role Summary

The Vice President of Technology will be a strategic and operational leader reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, working remotely with occasional travel. This role is pivotal in transforming our technology function from foundational IT to a comprehensive enterprise capability that integrates IT, engineering, and data to support significant company growth across multiple states and clinics.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the enterprise technology roadmap aligned with clinical, operational, and financial goals.
• Lead AI adoption initiatives, including assessing, selecting, and deploying AI tools such as ambient documentation, AI-assisted coding, and intelligent intake triage.
• Act as an internal advocate for responsible AI practices and educate leadership on AI risks and safeguards.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, ensuring cloud, network, endpoint management, and multi-clinic systems are secure, scalable, and reliable.
• Manage IT vendor and MSP partnerships, ensuring service level agreements and contracts are met.
• Develop and sustain the company's cybersecurity program with risk assessments, remediation planning, and compliance to HIPAA, NIST, CIS Controls, and HITRUST standards.
• Lead vendor technical governance and third-party risk assessments.
• Build and direct software engineering efforts for internal tools, integrations, and AI-driven workflow automation, including EHR integration and billing technology.
• Design and implement data architecture and governance ensuring data integrity and accessibility for operational and clinical decision-making.
• Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing technology team across IT, engineering, and data, fostering a culture of ownership aligned with Guidelight’s mission.
• Partner with Compliance, Privacy, Clinical, Operations, and Legal teams to ensure technology supports regulatory and accreditation requirements such as CMS, CARF, and state behavioral health licensing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership in technology, with 3–5 years in a senior VP or director capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise building and scaling technology teams and capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience with enterprise AI solutions.
• Background in healthcare technology, especially behavioral health and multi-site operations preferred.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations, healthcare data governance, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Financial acumen with experience managing technology budgets.
• Proven ability to lead teams effectively through ambiguity and change.
• Preferred experience includes working with EHR platforms like Kipu, AI-enabled clinical tools, modern data stacks (Snowflake, dbt, Domo), and growth-stage healthcare operations in multiple states.

Compensation and Benefits

• Executive-level role with competitive base salary, performance bonuses, and equity options.
• Remote work flexibility with travel to clinics as necessary.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health therapy, wellness programs, and pet insurance.
• Flexible Paid Time Off policy tailored to ensure team collaboration and care continuity.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Coverage of licensing fees and opportunities for cross-licensure.
• Professional development support with annual tuition reimbursement stipend.
• Structured clinical supervision and growth opportunities for clinicians.