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**Lead integrated behavioral health, psychiatry, and SUD programs org-wide — and help open a brand-new $58M clinic.** **$154,500–$185,450 + full benefits. Reports to the COO.** A 50-year-old non-profit community health center serving ~25,000 patients across the Sierra foothills is seeking a Behavioral Health Director to lead its integrated behavioral health programs through a major growth phase — including a third clinic opening in 2027. **What Makes This Role Different** - Org-wide scope: behavioral health clinicians, psychiatry, MAT/SUD programs - Leadership Team seat — shape strategy, not just operations - Growth story: third clinic opening 2027, ~15,000 new patients - Practice + lead: keep a clinical presence while directing the program - Monday–Friday outpatient schedule, full benefits **Qualifications** - Master's or Doctorate in psychology or social work - Current CA licensure as Psychologist or LCSW - 5+ years as a BH clinician, at least half in leadership - FQHC/community-health experience strongly preferred Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, §472 & 473). Otherwise, this employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All inquiries are confidential. Pure Heart Staffing is recruiting on behalf of an established Tribal FQHC in the Sierra foothills. Text (916) 796-4020 to speak with a recruiter.
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$154,500 – $185,450/yr
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