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
Schedule a Discussion: Click Here Join us in
transforming behavioral health services in
rural Missouri-Apply today!
