Are you a physician leader driven by mission, heart, and the desire to make a lasting impact? The Bert Nash Center (BNC) is seeking an innovative and collaborative Medical Director to author the next chapter of their pioneering crisis intervention center, the Treatment & Recovery Center (TRC) -
Located within the greater Kansas City area (Lawrence, KS), BNC is the designated community mental health center & the certified community behavioral health clinic for Douglas County, KS. The TRC, seen by stakeholders as a "beacon in the community", provides crisis care through urgent care, treatment, and recovery 24/7, 365 days a year.
Medical Director of TRC - Crisis Intervention:
• Will lead a multidisciplinary team, shape clinical and operational excellence, and serve as a visible steward for mental health in the community
• Will have the "pen" to help define what crisis care can be, not just for today, but for years to come
• Provides leadership within the center and also across the community, educating stakeholders, fostering partnerships, and helping set a new standard for care
• Collaborates closely with Chief Medical Officer and executive leadership to align the culture and direction of the TRC with the overall mission of The Bert Nash Center.
The ideal candidate:
• Board-certified physician (psychiatry or primary care preferred)
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience, with formal leadership experience and/or training preferred
• Demonstrates humility, vision, and ability to listen and lead
• Thrives in complexity, values teamwork, and is ready for the responsibility and privilege of shaping a new model of care.
To learn more or formally apply, please contact Dirk Jansson at or .
