Job Description

Regional Nurse Director - Jefferson County

Department: FQHC Psychiatry

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Festus - Truman Boulevard

Lead nursing teams that expand access to compassionate behavioral healthcare across rural communities.


The Regional Nurse Director of Jefferson County provides clinical leadership and operational oversight for outpatient medication clinics across an assigned region. This role supports nursing teams, strengthens collaboration across behavioral health programs, and helps ensure high-quality, person-centered care for the individuals and communities we serve. Working closely with program and residential leaders, the Regional Nurse Director plays an important role in advancing clinical excellence, supporting staff development, and promoting wellness throughout the organization.


This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams, building strong clinical operations, and making a meaningful impact in community-based behavioral healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to outpatient nursing teams across multiple locations
• Collaborate with program leadership to coordinate integrated, person-centered care services
• Support staffing, workflow coordination, and day-to-day medication clinic operations
• Ensure safe medication management and compliance with organizational, CLIA, OSHA, and nursing standards
• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant to staff and interdisciplinary teams
• Support quality improvement initiatives, regulatory readiness, and accurate clinical documentation
• Supervise nursing staff performance, scheduling, and professional development
• Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive clinical environment

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Associate degree in nursing required
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

Work Experience/Training/Additional Requirements:

• At least one (1) year of management experience preferred
• Experience in mental health preferred

Licensure/Certification:

• Registered Nurse, licensed in Missouri required

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

• Are passionate about supporting accessible behavioral healthcare in rural communities
• Enjoy mentoring and developing nursing staff in a collaborative environment
• Thrive in leadership roles that balance clinical care, operations, and relationship-building
• Value teamwork, communication, and compassionate, person-centered care
• Are organized, adaptable, and motivated by opportunities to improve clinical processes and outcomes