Behavioral Program Administrator (Hermann Center) - Psychiatry

Washington University in St. Louis • Watervliet, MI

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About The Position

The Behavioral Program Administrator serves as a core member of the Hermann Center clinical and research team, working across disciplines to support the development, testing, implementation, and sustainability of innovative behavioral health programs. This role integrates program leadership, management, research collaboration, and clinical care within a dynamic academic medical setting. This role requires a dynamic individual who is comfortable working at the intersection of clinical care, program leadership, and research. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful leader, strong collaborator, and systems thinker who is passionate about advancing innovative models of care for young children and families.

About the Hermann Center
The Hermann Center is a research-focused clinical enterprise dedicated to advancing innovative behavioral health interventions for children and families, beginning as early as pregnancy. The Center serves as a platform for developing, testing, and refining new models of care through the integration of research, clinical practice, and community collaboration. Through this work, the Hermann Center provides high-quality, collaborative behavioral health services while improving access to comprehensive mental health care. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to prevention, early intervention, and holistic approaches that strengthen caregiver-child relationships, support developmental foundations, and improve long-term outcomes. By bridging research and clinical care, the Center aims to build a behavioral health ecosystem that reduces stigma, enhances access, and advances innovative, evidence-based care for children and families.

Requirements

• Master's degree
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Behavior Analyst - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Developing Specialized Behavioral Health Programs And Facilitating Education And Training Or Related (7 Years)
• Behavioral Therapist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or other related license in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, to be obtained within 3 months of date of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree - Psychology
• Clinical And Administrative Leadership (3 Years)
• Adaptability
• Behavioral Health
• Behavioral Therapy
• Community Resources
• Computer Literacy
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Family Support
• Inclusive Practices
• Interpersonal Communication
• Interview Process
• Intuitive Counseling
• Leadership
• Oral Communications
• Organizing
• Patient Care Plans
• Patient Education
• Social Work
• Staying on Task
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Treatment Plan Development
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Clinical–Research Integration Partner with research teams to integrate clinical care with data collection for research studies and program evaluation.
• Support implementation of research-informed practices within clinical workflows.
• Contribute to a learning health system model that bridges research and clinical care.
• Team Leadership & Management Provide supervision and support to a multidisciplinary team (e.g., LMSW, LPC, and other clinical/support staff).
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and supportive team culture.
• Support staff development, performance feedback, and clinical growth.
• Program Development Lead development and refinement of therapy models and clinical programming.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish policies, workflows, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support expansion of innovative care models within the Hermann Center.
• Clinical Services Provide evidence-based early childhood psychotherapy services to children and families.
• Deliver developmentally informed, relationship-focused interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary providers to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level