Director Of Behavioral Health

Company: UHC Solutions
Location: Saint Joseph
Posted on: April 21, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Director of Behavioral Health - Lead with Clinical Excellence & Creative ArtsOrganization: Northwest Health Services (NWHS) Location: St. Joseph, Missouri Opportunity: Full-Time Executive Leadership Compensation: Highly Competitive (Median $210k, based on experience) + Comprehensive Benefits + Relocation Assistance
Are you a visionary Clinical Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) passionate about healing trauma through the power of creative expression?Northwest Health Services, a mission-driven FQHC, seeks an exceptional leader to build a ground-breaking behavioral health program from the ground up in rural Missouri. This unique role blends clinical leadership, program development, and a deep commitment to integrating expressive arts therapies into trauma-informed care.If you're an entrepreneurial spirit ready to shape an innovative program and lead the development of a community Arts Center focused on healing, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do:

• Build & Lead: Architect and direct a sustainable, integrated behavioral health program tailored for a rural FQHC setting.
• Innovate with Arts: Champion, implement, and oversee creative/expressive arts therapies (art, music, drama, poetry, etc.) as core components of trauma treatment and holistic wellness.
• Inspire Your Team: Recruit, supervise, and mentor a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of clinical excellence, compassionate care, and enthusiasm for arts-based healing.
• Drive Sustainability: Ensure program viability through effective financial management, operational oversight, and strategic planning.
• Engage the Community: Forge partnerships and spearhead the development of a downtown Arts Center as a hub for healing and outreach.
• Ensure Quality: Utilize data and outcomes to continuously improve services.
  What You Bring:
  • PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology & MO license eligibility.
  • Minimum 3 years of post-doctoral leadership experience (program development, clinical supervision, operational/financial oversight).
  • Demonstrated expertise in trauma-informed care principles and practice.
  • Required: Significant experience AND formal training/certification in utilizing creative/expressive arts therapies (e.g., ATR-BC, REAT, CMT, RDT, or equivalent). Must have a clear philosophy and practical expertise in applying these modalities, especially with trauma.
  • Proven success leading and inspiring clinical teams in innovative environments.
  • Strong understanding of, and experience working within, rural healthcare settings.
  • Entrepreneurial drive and ability to build new initiatives effectively.
  • Deep alignment with holistic, integrative, and arts-centered philosophies of healing.
    Why This Role is Unique:
    • Lead True Innovation: Pioneer a unique model integrating clinical best practices with the transformative power of the arts.
    • Build a Legacy: Create a vital, first-of-its-kind program and healing Arts Center with lasting community impact.
    • Be Supported: Join a mission-driven organization offering competitive compensation, benefits, and commitment to this vision.
      Interested in Exploring This Unique Opportunity?This role requires a unique blend of clinical leadership, creative arts expertise, and passion for rural community health. If this vision resonates with you, we invite you to start a confidential, exploratory discussion to learn more.
      To express your interest:
      • Email: Reach out directly to Wayne Holt, Senior Account Executive, at w. Please mention the Director of Behavioral Health role in St. Joseph and attach your CV or LinkedIn profile link if available.
      • Schedule a Call: Find a time that works best for you using Wayne's Calendly link:
        We look forward to connecting with leaders who are passionate about pioneering this innovative approach to healing.
        

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