Executive Director of Residential Treatment Greater Springfield, MO Area

Executive Director of Residential Treatment Services

KVC Missouri Residential Treatment Facility | Springfield, MO

Ready to Take the Next Step in Residential Leadership?

You've built your experience managing residential programs, supporting staff, and ensuring quality care. Now, you're ready to expand your impact.

KVC Missouri is seeking an experienced residential leader ready to take the next step into broader organizational leadership as Executive Director of Residential Treatment Services. This opportunity is ideal for a Residential Program Manager or similar leader who understands day-to-day operations and is ready to oversee multiple departments, develop teams, and help guide the overall success of a residential treatment program.

Why KVC Missouri?

Leadership & Growth: Expand your leadership beyond a single program or department. Apply your residential operations experience while developing teams, supporting leaders, and collaborating with KVC leadership to advance program performance.

Meaningful Impact: Help shape services that support children and families. Your leadership will contribute to a safe, trauma-informed environment focused on healing, growth, and positive outcomes.

Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, professional development, and supporting the success of both employees and the children and families we serve.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support a large, multidisciplinary team, including operations, clinical services, education, and support staff.

• Oversee daily residential operations, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and organizational policies.

• Manage budgets, staffing, and enrollment to support program goals and operational effectiveness.

• Foster a trauma-informed, high-quality care environment for children and families.

• Partner with KVC leadership to evaluate performance, address operational needs, and drive continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Experience: At least five years working with children in a residential or behavioral healthcare setting, along with at least four years managing a large team or department. Candidates should bring a strong understanding of residential services and the leadership capabilities needed to oversee complex program operations.

Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

Leadership: Proven ability to lead, develop, and support staff across multiple functions, with the judgment and operational perspective needed to guide a large team and advance program goals.

Commitment: Dedication to professional growth, quality care, and positive outcomes for children.

Preferred: LCSW or LPC license, and experience in an administrative or executive role.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• PTO starting on day one
• 403(b) with company match
• Tuition and licensure reimbursement
• Employee assistance and wellness programs

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with an 86 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.