Assistant Director, Adult Community Services

About the role

• Assistant Director of Adult Community Services
• Location: Trenton, MO
• Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday
• Organization: Centerstone of MO

Position Summary

Centerstone is seeking an experienced behavioral health leader to serve as our Assistant Director of Adult Community Services in Trenton, Missouri. This role provides operational and clinical leadership for a diverse portfolio of community-based behavioral health programs that support adults with complex mental health needs across the region.

The Assistant Director oversees community-based services including Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation (CPR), Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR), DM3700, Community Mental Health Treatment (CMHT), OSMI programs, forensic services, and other community partnerships. This position works closely with program leaders to ensure service excellence, regulatory compliance, staff development, and positive client outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed behavioral health professional who is passionate about developing teams, improving services, and expanding access to high-quality mental health care throughout rural Missouri communities.

Position Perks & Benefits

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• 29 Days of PTO for Full-Time employees
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts - healthcare and dependent child-care
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement (When Applicable)

What You'll Do

Leadership & Program Oversight

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and support to supervisors leading community-based behavioral health teams.
• Monitor productivity, service delivery, documentation quality, and program performance indicators.
• Ensure programs maintain compliance with organizational, state, and funding requirements.
• Foster a trauma-informed and person-centered culture that supports both clients and staff.
• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and staff development activities.

Clinical & Operational Excellence

• Monitor charting compliance, quality assurance standards, and utilization review requirements.
• Analyze program data, identify trends, and implement improvement initiatives.
• Participate in program planning, evaluation, and strategic development efforts.
• Support contract management, grant initiatives, reporting requirements, and department projects.
• Collaborate across clinical, operational, and administrative teams to improve service delivery and client outcomes.

Staff Development & Training

• Assess training needs and develop educational opportunities for staff and supervisors.
• Deliver ongoing coaching and professional development for community-based teams.
• Participate in Training of Trainers programs and other organizational training initiatives.
• Support implementation of evidence-based and best-practice approaches throughout Adult Services.

Clinical Support

• Maintain a limited clinical caseload as needed.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy services within the scope of licensure and experience.
• Participate in client staffing, treatment planning, crisis response, and emergency services activities as needed.

Community Engagement

• Represent Centerstone within the community and with partner organizations.
• Provide education and outreach to enhance community awareness of mental health services and resources.
• Strengthen relationships with community stakeholders, referral partners, and service providers.

Preferred Education

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or a related behavioral health field.

Preferred Licensure

• Active Missouri licensure as one of the following: LCSW LPC Psychologist PLPC PLCSW

Experience

• Experience leading behavioral health, community mental health, case management, or rehabilitation programs.
• Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Experience with program development, performance management, quality improvement, and staff training is highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of adult behavioral health treatment and recovery-oriented services.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and family systems approaches.
• Ability to analyze program performance data and implement operational improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, community partners, and referral sources.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to leadership, professional development, and excellent client care.

Leadership Expectations

• Communicate and support Centerstone's mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
• Build and maintain high-performing, engaged teams.
• Lead through collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Champion organizational change and innovation.
• Encourage participation, professional growth, and teamwork across departments.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, respect, and exceptional service.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Current automobile insurance.

Position Perks & Benefits

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package

• full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
• Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.