Sarah Clark-Williams serves as the Director of Program Services for Children’s Mercy + Camber Mental Health where she is responsible for ensuring treatment programs reflect the organization’s values and standards of care. In this role, Sarah ensures the implementation of trauma-informed, evidence-based practices that foster stability and family and community connectedness, while maintaining safety and compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory standards and accrediting bodies.

Sarah has over 23 years of experience serving communities and families in the areas of psychiatric residential treatment, community and personal preparedness and resilience, juvenile corrections and intake and assessment, staff and leadership development and suicide prevention. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and has extensive training and continued education in Behavioral Neuroscience, Trauma Informed Care, Healing Centered Engagement, Building Trust and Resolving Conflict and Leading with Empathy.

After completing a portion of her career with the American Red Cross, she remains a volunteer. She has served in Operations Management on Disaster Relief Operations and is trained in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as well as Mass Casualty Incident Response Management. Sarah’s training and focus in crisis and disaster prevention, response and recovery – enhances her understanding of how to build more equipped, empowered and resilient communities.

“I believe the world we live in reminds us every day there is still so much opportunity to learn and grow and I am thankful for the professionals I work alongside in serving others as we continue to learn together. Many are desperate, sad, disconnected and wounded and I believe in a world where connection and authentic relationship empower our overall health and wellness. I believe there is no program, tool, study or method stronger than the power of human connection, and this fuels my passionate pursuit to the heart of humanity.” – Sarah Clark-Williams