Assistant Director of Mental and Behavioral Health

Every day of the year, Open Door Mission provides safe shelter, meals, clothing, recovery, and life-changing programs and services to hungry and homeless in Omaha and Southwest Iowa. It’s a daunting task, and we cannot do it alone. If you are a dedicated Christian, with a desire to impact others through your job and feel good about your contribution, we hope that you will view our current job openings and prayerfully consider applying.

Position: Assistant Director of Mental and Behavioral Health

Location: Omaha, NE

Job : 463

# of Openings: 1

Join the Open Door Mission's team of dedicated staff who are committed to full-time Christian ministry and breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty!

The Mental and Behavioral Health Assistant Director oversees the quality and integrity of clinical mental health services delivered in the Next Step Program. This includes supervising specific staff in the Next Step Program, ensuring trauma-informed, person-centered care, and maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations. The Mental and Behavioral Health Assistant Director provides direct oversight of assessments, treatment planning, and interventions of the Next Step Program to support residents experiencing homelessness, often with co-occurring mental health, substance use, and chronic health issues.

A full job description will be provided for review during the interview process.

• Review and approve assessments, treatment plans, ISPs, case management notes, and progress notes of the Next Step program direct care staff.
• Ensure all clinical documentation meets agency, funder, and regulatory standards (e.g., DHHS, CARF, Medicaid).
• Contribute to the creation and enforcement of clinical and programmatic Next Step policies.
• Maintain regular one-on-one coaching of direct reports, including individual goal-setting, performance evaluations, and professional development. Support and guide employees in their personal, professional, and spiritual growth. Submit documentation to HR as appropriate.
• Exemplify Jesus Christ daily, sharing the gospel or praying with others as opportunities arise.

• Master's degree in human services, social/behavioral science, or a closely related field.
• Actively holds a clinical license such as LIMHP.
• 3+ years of experience working with populations experiencing poverty and housing insecurity.
• A solid, visible relationship with Christ.

• Proven track record of working with diverse groups, including but not limited to colleagues, leadership teams, community partners, and state legislators, with an ability to build consensus.
• Progressive leadership skills demonstrated within the Behavioral Health field, including but not limited to proactive approaches to problem-solving and strong decision-making capabilities.

• 401(K) plan with a 2% company contribution and 4% company match
• Health Insurance option
  • Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Complimentary Life Insurance, Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance, and long-term disability.
• PTO and paid Sick leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Right Now Media Membership
• Christ-centered staff culture
• On-campus cafeteria with complimentary meals

• Job Type: Full Time
• Pay Range: $55,000 - $70,000 Hourly

Open Door Mission is a Gospel Rescue Mission founded in 1954 committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Each day, Open Door Mission’s campus offers 917 safe, shelter beds to people experiencing homelessness, serves over 4,747 nutritious meals to feed the hungry, and provides homeless preventive resources to more than 1,000 people living in poverty to empower them to remain in their own homes.

At Open Door Mission, we believe in coming alongside people experiencing homelessness and poverty, empathizing with their situation and speaking truth into their lives—that they are worthy, valued and created in the image of God. It’s our passion, our calling. And we’ve been doing it since 1954.

• Provided 195,125 nights of safe shelter.
• Served 2.0 million nutritious meals to feed the hungry.
• Empowered 33,123 individuals to remain in their own homes and prevent housing.
• Celebrated 77 graduates from life-changing programs.
• Helped 311 individuals achieve stable housing.
• Provided a Learning Center and Tutoring Lab for 94 children.
• Assisted 404 men and women in finding employment.

Apply today to join the team that's inspiring HOPE for lasting change in our community!