Executive Director of COMCARE

Department:  COMCARE 

Pay:  $144,299 - $158,000 annually. Starting salary commensurate with education and experience.  

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm  

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.  For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

Join Sedgwick County in leading the future of community behavioral health.

COMCARE of Sedgwick County is seeking a forward-thinking Executive Director who believes the best solutions are built through partnership. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead a dynamic behavioral health organization of over 500 employees and manage a $70 million dollar budget.

As Executive Director, you will provide overall administrative, clinical, and financial leadership for COMCARE as a licensed Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), Residential Care Facility (RCF), Addiction Treatment Facility, and accredited helpline. 

We are seeking a collaborative leader who can translate strategy into action, strengthen partnerships, and support innovation while ensuring services remain clinically strong, financially sound, and community-focused. This role prioritizes a client-first approach, emphasizing care that respects individual needs and outcomes while responsibly managing resources.

This position plays a major role in community collaboration by helping strengthen the local system of care, representing COMCARE in public and professional settings to build relationships that support long-term success.

In this role, you will:

• Lead with vision, collaboration, and accountability across COMCARE programs and services
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to advance strategic goals and strengthen the community system of care
• Oversee clinical, operational, regulatory, and financial performance
• Support financial stability through budget oversight, grant management, and sustainable funding strategies
• Communicate effectively with staff, leadership, regulators, legislators, and community partners
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and strong public stewardship

If you are a leader who can build partnerships, inspire teams, navigate complexity, and champion quality, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in Sedgwick County.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, nursing, business or public administration. Eight (8) years in a behavioral health organization, two (2) years in a senior-level management position. Current State Behavioral Science’s Regulatory Board License. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Meet the specifications as outlined in the CMHC/CCBHC licensing standards and pass KBI, DCF child abuse check, adult abuse registry, and motor vehicle screens.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree or doctorate from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, nursing, business or public administration. Ten (10) years of demonstrated effective leadership in a large behavioral health environment.

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