Vice President of Children’s Services

Compass Health Network • Clinton, MO

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About The Position

The Vice President of Children’s Services provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for youth and family community-based psychiatric rehabilitation services. The role helps shape high-quality, recovery-oriented services that empower children and families, support positive outcomes, and strengthen access to behavioral healthcare across the communities served.

As a member of the clinical and senior management teams, the Vice President partners with organizational leaders to advance clinical excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, support innovation, and guide the growth and effectiveness of children’s services. The position leads and develops a multidisciplinary regional team and contributes to clinical practices, organizational initiatives, and the future of community-based children’s services.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required.
• Four years of experience in the mental health field required.
• Minimum of two years of management experience required.
• Must possess and maintain a current, active clinical license in the state of Missouri: LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Strategic, mission-driven leadership and passion for improving behavioral healthcare for children and families.
• Strong clinical background and commitment to evidence-based, recovery-oriented care.
• Experience developing leaders, building strong teams, and fostering an environment where employees can thrive.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational effectiveness and accountability.
• Value collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Motivation to make a lasting difference in communities where access to quality healthcare can be limited.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational oversight of children’s community-based services, ensuring quality, effectiveness, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Lead, mentor, and support regional directors while fostering strong clinical practices and team performance.
• Collaborate with clinical and organizational leaders to advance integrated care, consistency in service delivery, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor program performance, outcomes, and key metrics to identify opportunities for growth and continuous improvement.
• Participate in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and clinical quality initiatives.
• Provide oversight and guidance related to significant events, investigations, and program operations.
• Lead supervisory functions, including employee development, performance management, hiring, and team accountability.

What This Job Offers

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