Associate Director, Behavioral Health & Wellness

This Associate Director, Behavioral Health & Wellness position at Vivent Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Clinical Psychology position at Vivent Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Stated compensation: Starting at $85,000.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Key skills and qualifications: Direct Patient Care, Psychotherapy, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Evidence-Based Interventions, Administrative Support, Supervisory Responsibilities, Crisis Intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Associate Director provides direct patient care, dedicating about 80% of their time to clinical practice including psychotherapy and assessments, while also handling administrative and supervisory duties for the remaining 20%. This role serves as the second-in-command, ensuring high-quality, pat...

Benefits package: Generous paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 401k with 100% employer match up to 5%, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, Employer subsidized medical, dental, vision benefits, Gender-affirming care benefits, Employer paid short and long-term disability, Tuition reimbursement, Certification and licensure assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.