Sara Schlagel is Senior Vice President of Children’s Mercy + Camber Mental Health, a new 72-bed mental health hospital and healing mental wellness campus opening in late 2024 in Olathe, KS. Read more at Camber Mental Health Announces Expanded Leadership Team and Children’s Mercy and KVC Health Systems Form Joint Venture to Build New $53 Million Mental Wellness Campus.

Sara previously served in roles including Vice President of Administration for Camber Mental Health. She also held other leadership roles with KVC Kansas, which is a sister organization to Camber Mental Health, and a local community mental health center. She has international experience providing consulting services to schools, psychiatric hospitals, and residential centers as well as extensive experience working with families through the Strengthening Families program, survivors of human trafficking, and providing services and support to immigrant families.

As a nationally certified Trauma Systems Therapy trainer, Sara provides training on trauma-informed care, enhancing client experiences and service-provider safety. Along with 13 years of experience working in mental health, she is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Sara has a master’s degree in social work from Washburn University and is licensed as a clinical social worker and specialist clinical social worker.

“I’m proud to work for an organization that strives to identify and meet the needs of our communities head-on. We push ourselves to be resourceful in our work with children and families and drive innovative treatment practices.” – Sara Schlagel