Medical Director, Crisis Division - CCBHC - Greater Kansas City area
Company: Jackson Physician Search
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
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
dirk.jansson@jacksonphysiciansearch.com or (470) 374-2705.
Specialty: Psychiatry Employment Type: Full Time
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