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Youth CPRC Director

Compass Health Network, Arnold, MO, United States


Lead a program that empowers youth to build skills, confidence, and pathways to wellness.

The Youth CPRC Director provides strategic and operational leadership for our Youth Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (CPRC). In this role, you’ll guide clinical quality, program operations, and team development to ensure youth and families receive effective, strengths‑based mental health services. This leader collaborates across teams and community partners to ensure services are accessible, coordinated, and aligned with best practices and certification standards, supporting our mission to inspire hope and promote wellness.

This is a great opportunity for someone

who is passionate about youth behavioral health and enjoys combining clinical leadership with program development. You’ll have the chance to shape service delivery, mentor a multidisciplinary team, and help expand meaningful mental health supports for young people and families in the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and oversight of the Youth CPRC program, ensuring alignment with certification standards, CARF standards, and organizational policies

Ensure appropriate client eligibility determination, timely enrollment, and coordinated discharges

Monitor and support high‑quality clinical care through outcome data, fidelity measures, and evidence‑based practices

Oversee implementation and clinical oversight of treatment protocols and wellness planning

Guide teams in using clinical data and program metrics to strengthen service effectiveness and outcomes

Provide direction during client crises and review critical or clinically significant events

Foster collaboration between CPRC teams, other internal departments, and community partners to support integrated care

Lead staff development, training, and supervision to ensure services are delivered within scope and aligned with standards

Manage program operations, including performance management, coaching, and team development

Prepare and submit required program reports and ensure compliance with Department of Mental Health requirements

Education, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Master’s degree required

Work Experience / Training / Additional Requirements

At least one (1) year of experience administering a mental health program required if Master’s degree is in social work, psychology, counseling or related field

At least two (2) years experience administering a mental health program required if Master’s degree is in an administrative field

A valid, unrestricted, driver’s license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required

Licensure / Certification

PLPC, PLMFT, LMSW, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW valid in the state of Missouri required

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

Are a collaborative clinical leader who enjoys mentoring and developing teams

Are passionate about supporting youth and families through strengths‑based behavioral health services

Are comfortable using clinical outcomes and program data to guide decisions and improve care

Thrive in a role that blends clinical expertise, program management, and strategic leadership

Value partnership with community organizations and multidisciplinary teams to expand access to care

Bring a thoughtful, mission‑driven approach to improving mental health services in underserved communities

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