Clinical Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

PTO and Paid Holidays

Flexible scheduling

Comfortable offices and clinic

CEUs at no cost

Job summary

Sagent Behavioral Health in O’Fallon, MO is seeking a Clinical Director to provide clinical leadership for our outpatient team while maintaining an active therapy caseload. You will guide clinicians, ensure quality care, and align services with community needs.

This exempt role requires a Master’s degree, Missouri licensure, and 3+ years of supervisory experience. We offer a stable, supportive environment, competitive compensation, and a mission-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences 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 eligibility.
• Ability to supervise, manage, mentor and lead clinical staff.
• Experience with completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and clinical case notes.
• Proficient in Office 365 and EHR systems.

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 with administrative site leads/managers to manage clinic operations and staff.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments, provide ongoing therapy, and maintain complete, organized electronic health records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Clinical leadership

Diagnostics & assessments

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences

Licensed Mental Health Professional in Missouri

Tools

Office 365

EHR systems

Job description

• Base Pay $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Outpatient

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. As a Clinical Director, you will provide clinical leadership to our team of high performing clinicians, while also maintaining an outpatient therapy case load . You’ll need to be knowledgeable of and competent in treatment of a variety of emotional disorders; have a passion for providing a high level of care to all outpatient patients; have strong organizational skills; and have the ability to foster an environment of collaboration and teamwork.

• 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.