Clinical Director

Sagent Behavioral Health; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Long/Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Flexible scheduling

CEU access

Job summary

Sagent Behavioral Health is seeking a Clinical Director in O’Fallon, MO for an onsite, 1.0 FTE role. Lead clinical staff, manage performance, and ensure services meet community needs while maintaining compliant documentation and strong collaboration with admin teams.

The position requires a Master’s degree in behavioral sciences, Missouri licensure as an MH professional, and 3+ years of supervisory experience. Competitive compensation applies, with full benefits and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences from an accredited college/university.
• Licensed Mental Health Professional in Missouri (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LP) is required or strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory/administrative experience; Board Approved Supervisor status or eligibility is required.
• Ability to supervise, mentor and lead clinical staff.
• Experience with diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and clinical notes.
• Proficient with Office 365 and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all clinical staff meetings, consultations, and documentation; ensure clinic services align with community needs.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback, conduct annual reviews, and coordinate with HR/QA on staff issues.
• Oversee compliance, maintain required documentation, and support program oversight.
• Interview, hire, and supervise clinical staff; serve as backup for billing and credentialing.
• Collaborate with site management to oversee clinic operations and staff.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments, provide ongoing therapy, and maintain organized electronic health records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Clinical documentation

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences

Tools

Office 365

EHR systems

Job description

Brief Description

Job Title: Clinical Director

Location: O'Fallon, MO

Working Model: Onsite

Employee Type: 1.0 FTE - Full Time

At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound change is possible. As one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the Midwest—with 2,000+ team members across 80+ locations in five states, we offer the stability and resources to help you thrive.

Backed by more than 100 years of combined behavioral health experience, Sagent brings together the trusted legacies of Ellie Mental Health, LifeWorks, Nystrom & Associates, Psychiatric Associates, Sandhill Counseling & Consultation, and Vantage Point.

Here, you’ll find a supportive, inclusive culture where you can hone your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and build a rewarding career focused on what matters most: helping others find hope. Guided by our HOPE values—Humility, Optimism, People-Centered, and Ethical Practice—we provide manageable caseloads, flexible schedules, and competitive compensation.

As a Clinical Director at Sagent Behavioral Health, you will primarily focus on providing superior client care and improving the mental health of your local community. You’ll do this by drawing upon your training and experience to meet the client where they’re at.

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Reasonable caseload expectations and flexible scheduling
• Comfortable offices and clinic environment
• Free attendance for internal CEUs

Responsibilities

• Lead all clinical staff meetings, consultations, and documentation; ensure clinic services align with community needs.
• Provide continuous performance feedback, conduct annual reviews, and coordinate with HR/QA on staff performance issues.
• Oversee compliance, maintain required documentation, and support clinical program oversight.
• Interview, hire, and supervise clinical staff; serve as backup for billing, credentialing, and clinical supervision needs.
• Collaborate closely with administrative site leads/managers to manage clinic operations and staff.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments, provide ongoing therapy, and maintain complete, organized electronic health records.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed Mental Health Professional in Missouri (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LP)
• 3+ years of supervisory and/or administrative experience strongly preferred; Board Approved Supervisor status or Board Approved Supervisor eligibility, required.
• Ability to supervise, manage, mentor and lead clinical staff.
• Experience with completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and clinical case notes.
• Proficient in the use of Office 365 and EHR systems.

Compensation

This is an exempt position. Total earnings for this position will range from $90,000 - $110,000 annually.

• Actual compensation may be determined by various factors such as education, experience, skillset, internal equity, schedule and/or location.
• Employees in these positions are W2.

Sagent Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.