New Directions Behavioral Health (now Lucet)
Jarod Patten has a diverse work experience. Jarod started their career as a Legal Assistant and Law Clerk at Gori Julian & Associates, where they conducted legal research, drafted documents, and reviewed depositions. Jarod then became a Business Law Instructor at the University of Missouri-Columbia, teaching undergraduate business students about business law and creating lesson plans. Afterwards, they joined Anheuser-Busch as a Group Manager, overseeing operations and managing the supply chain. Currently, they work at New Directions Behavioral Health as a Vice President and Compliance Officer, responsible for overseeing risk-oriented departments, implementing regulatory changes, and managing compliance initiatives and reviews.
Jarod Patten's education history begins with their enrollment at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science and Government. Jarod completed this program in an unspecified year. Subsequently, they continued their studies at the same university and obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Strategic Communication. Their completion date for this degree is also unspecified.
After completing their undergraduate degrees, Jarod Patten went on to attend the University of Missouri-Columbia's School of Law. Jarod pursued a Doctor of Law (JD) degree and successfully completed the program from 2007 to 2010. Building on their legal education, they then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Business Administration, Management, and Operations at the University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business. Jarod completed this program in 2011.
New Directions Behavioral Health (now Lucet)
New Directions Behavioral Health, founded in 1995, is dedicated to helping people find a healthy balance and improve health through positive change. We offer managed behavioral healthcare, employee assistance programs, organizational consulting, and health coaching programs. As behavior change experts, we provide a full range of proven practices to help individuals attain healthier and more balanced lifestyles. In fact, we serve the behavioral health needs of millions of people across the nation. New Directions is one of the fastest growing behavioral health care companies in the nation. Our services have earned national recognition and awards for innovation and best practices. And we are accredited by NCQA as an MBHO and by URAC for health utilization management and case management.