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Director Of Behavioral Health
Job Description
Director of Behavioral Health
? Location: St. Joseph, Missouri (Relocation Assistance Available)
? Job Type: Full-Time, Executive Leadership
? Reports to: CEO
? Salary: Highly competitive and commensurate with experience, with a median salary of $210,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance
Position Overview
Northwest Health Services (NWHS) is seeking a Clinical Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) with strong financial acumen and executive leadership experience to serve as Director of Behavioral Health. This is an opportunity to lead a community-centered behavioral health program while ensuring operational sustainability and fiscal accountability.
As Director of Behavioral Health, you will be responsible for expanding and optimizing behavioral health services, overseeing financial performance, and ensuring evidence-based care in a rural healthcare environment. The ideal candidate is a results-driven leader who thrives in integrated care settings, understands budgetary oversight, and can drive measurable improvements in service delivery and financial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Accountability
✅ Drive Performance & Financial Sustainability – Set clear productivity standards, oversee financial metrics, and hold staff accountable to meet clinical and operational benchmarks.
✅ Lead a Multidisciplinary Team – Establish a culture of accountability, clinical excellence, and data-driven performance management.
✅ Optimize Clinical Programs – Integrate evidence-based interventions, expand beyond CBT, and promote group therapy as a cost-effective, high-impact solution.
Financial & Operational Management
✅ Budget Oversight & Fiscal Responsibility – Monitor departmental budgets, revenue trends, and financial performance, ensuring long-term sustainability.
✅ Revenue Cycle & Grant Utilization – Align behavioral health services with value-based care models, funding opportunities, and strategic financial planning.
✅ Data-Driven Decision Making – Utilize financial and clinical data to inform program improvements, staff performance, and service expansion.
Program Development & Integrated Care Expansion
✅ Advance Integrated Care Models – Strengthen collaboration between primary care, psychiatry, and behavioral health for whole-person care.
✅ Expand SUD & MAT Programs – Enhance Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services for opioid and methamphetamine addiction, in partnership with psychiatry and nursing teams.
✅ Develop Neurodiversity & Group Therapy Services – Implement specialized assessments for neurodiverse populations and champion group therapy models to improve access and financial sustainability.
Community Engagement & Behavioral Health Innovation
✅ Forge Strategic Partnerships – Collaborate with schools, social services, law enforcement, and public health organizations to expand outreach and service accessibility.
✅ Drive Behavioral Health Innovation – Introduce creative treatment modalities, including art therapy, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive interventions.
✅ Advocate for Rural Mental Health – Elevate NWHS’s impact by leading initiatives that enhance behavioral health accessibility for underserved communities.
Qualifications
✔ PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology (Licensed or License-Eligible in Missouri) – No LCSWs, LMFTs, or other disciplines will be considered.
✔ Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in behavioral health administration.
✔ Proven financial acumen – Experience in budget oversight, financial management, and revenue cycle optimization within behavioral health programs.
✔ Demonstrated success in performance management – Ability to set and enforce clinical and financial benchmarks for staff.
✔ Experience with rural healthcare & integrated behavioral health models is highly preferred.
✔ Familiarity with grant funding & alternative payment models (e.g., value-based care, Medi-Cal, Medicaid, FQHC models) is a plus.
Why Join Northwest Health Services?
? Mission-Driven Impact – Shape behavioral health services in a rural healthcare setting, improving outcomes for underserved communities.
? Autonomous Leadership – Lead with high independence, managing both financial and clinical performance without day-to-day CEO oversight.
? Comprehensive Behavioral Health Expansion – Oversee a full-scale revitalization of behavioral health services, integrating primary care, SUD treatment, and neurodiversity programs.
? Relocation Support & Competitive Compensation – Attractive salary, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package.
? Long-Term Growth & Career Development – Opportunity to shape the future of behavioral health in a dynamic, growing organization.
How to Apply
If you are a strategic, results-oriented Clinical Psychologist seeking an executive leadership role in community-based behavioral health, we encourage you to apply.
? Contact: Wayne Holt at Wayne@uhcsolutions.com
? Schedule a Discussion: Click Here
Join us in transforming behavioral health services in rural Missouri—Apply today!
Meet Your Recruiter
Wayne Holt
Senior Account Executive - Behavioral Health Recruitment
With nearly 20 years of recruitment experience, Wayne excels at connecting exceptional talent with mission-driven organizations, ensuring that both candidates and clients achieve their goals.
Since joining UHC Solutions in 2019, Wayne has focused on solving complex recruitment challenges for roles such as Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Clinical Psychologists, and Licensed Therapists. His strategic approach combines industry best practices with a deep understanding of business and technology, delivering significant returns on investment for his clients.
Wayne's career in recruitment began in 2005, with a foundation in healthcare and academic settings. At Favorite Healthcare Staffing, he rose from recruiter to senior roles, taking on operations management responsibilities and honing his skills in full-cycle recruiting and team leadership.
Prior to his recruitment career, Wayne served in the United States Marine Corps, where he developed critical leadership and teamwork skills. His military service during Operation Enduring Freedom earned him several honors, including the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
Wayne holds a Master's degree in Computer Information Systems and a Bachelor's degree in Management from the University of Phoenix. This educational background provides him with a strategic edge in navigating the evolving landscapes of healthcare recruitment, business, and technology.
Driven by a passion for making a meaningful impact, Wayne aligns himself with non-profit organizations dedicated to improving community health outcomes. He is committed to matching candidates who share this mission-driven focus, ensuring a lasting positive impact on the communities served.
