Vice President of Children’s Services

Compass Health Network; Clinton (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Health Network seeks a Vice President of Children’s Services to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for youth and family community-based behavioral health programs. This role partners with senior leaders to advance clinical excellence, ensure compliance, and grow access to high-quality care.

The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree, substantial mental health leadership experience, and a track record of developing leaders, enhancing service delivery, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• 4+ years of experience in the mental health field.
• Minimum 2 years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational oversight of children’s community-based services, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Lead, mentor, and support regional directors while fostering strong clinical practices.
• Advance integrated care and strategic initiatives across the organization.
• Monitor program performance, outcomes, and key metrics for growth and improvement.
• Participate in strategic planning and clinical quality initiatives.
• Oversee significant events, investigations, and program operations.
• Lead supervision, employee development, performance management, and accountability.

Job description

Vice President of Children’s Services

Department: CCBHO-Specific Administration

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Any Compass Location

Description

Lead with purpose. Inspire the next generation of hope, healing, and wellness.

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

As a key 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 continued growth and effectiveness of children's services.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to:

• Make a meaningful impact on the quality and accessibility of behavioral health services for children and families.
• Provide strategic leadership and clinical direction to a multidisciplinary, regional team.
• Influence clinical practices, organizational initiatives, and the future of community-based children's services.
• Develop and empower leaders and teams while driving quality, accountability, and positive outcomes.

Key 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.

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Master’s degree required
• Four (4) years of experience in the mental health field required
• Minimum two (2) years of management experience required

Qualification(s):

• Must possess and maintain a current, active clinical license in the state of Missouri (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, as applicable)

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you:

• Are a strategic, mission-driven leader who is passionate about improving behavioral healthcare for children and families.
• Bring a strong clinical background and a commitment to evidence-based, recovery-oriented care.
• Enjoy developing leaders, building strong teams, and creating an environment where employees can thrive.
• Are skilled at balancing big-picture strategic thinking with operational effectiveness and accountability.
• Value collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Are motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting difference in communities where access to quality healthcare can be limited.