Chief Executive Officer-NMPRC

Job Location: Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center 3505 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506

Why you’ll love this position:

In this position you will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic facility that is making a difference in the lives and mental health of Missouri citizens each day. We are a 108 bed CMS certified, and The Joint Commission accredited psychiatric rehabilitation facility, located just north of Kansas City. Our facility provides long-term inpatient services in a secure setting to a court-committed forensic psychiatric population.

This position will be under the direction of the Division Director and the Deputy Division Director for Psychiatric Services, serve as the hospital’s Chief Administrative Officer, Appointing Authority, and Chair of the hospital’s Governing Body.

In addition, this position will:

Provide oversight for the hospital’s strategic planning and daily operations, ensuring the safety and security of all patients and staff.

Directly supervise or co-supervise key facility leaders including the Chief Financial Officer, Quality Management Director, Chief Nurse Executive, Human Resources Manager, Medical Director, and other administrators.

Work with the chief administrative officers of other DBH hospitals and central office personnel to deliver evidence based clinical practices that are efficient and effective in a trauma informed and supportive environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Five years of management experience in a behavioral health setting with evidence of increasing responsibility and oversight of major behavioral health operations. A master’s degree in a health care or business-related field is preferred.

Preference will be given to candidates with executive management experience in a long-term inpatient forensic secure hospital environment.

The ideal candidate must be capable of demonstrating critical problem-solving, strong written and oral communication, and dynamic leadership skills in a large, complex behavioral health organization. Treating others with respect and dignity and articulating a future vision for an organization are essential characteristics.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

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