VP of Behavioral Health

Job Summary: The Vice President of Behavioral Health is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of behavioral health intervention and prevention services, with direct oversight of behavioral health program operations and leadership of program directors and managers to ensure excellence in quality, compliance, financial performance, workforce development, and community impact.

In addition to the duties and requirements listed below, YFA expects employees to be committed to incorporating principles of trauma-informed care in all areas of service delivery. Commitment to these principles is demonstrated through active participation in agency-required training, use of trauma-informed practices, and understanding that trauma-informed environments require cultural sensitivity and an emphasis on a safe and respectful environment for all.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide operational oversight of behavioral health and prevention programs, with accountability for quality, compliance, clinical outcomes, workforce effectiveness, operational performance, and regulatory and accreditation standards across multiple programs.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability to Director-level leaders responsible for behavioral health and prevention programs, ensuring excellence in talent acquisition, employee engagement, leadership development, performance management, succession planning, and retention.
• Establish strong internal relationships across all departments to support program directors in optimizing behavioral health and prevention operations and service delivery.

• Drive financial performance management to ensure balanced resource allocation, revenue cycle optimization, grant and contract financial outcomes, and productivity management while maintaining high-quality standards of care. 
• Serve as a senior organizational representative and strategic partner with local and state agencies, managed care organizations, provider networks, educational institutions, funders, and community stakeholders to advance organizational goals, strengthen community impact, and support growth initiatives.
• Facilitate integration of behavioral health services across YFA programs and with community partners. 
• Lead the development and execution of strategic growth initiatives, including expansion of existing services and implementation of new behavioral health and prevention services to meet YFA and community system of care needs.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with universities and training programs to strengthen workforce pipelines, develop future leaders, and support recruitment and retention objectives.

• Maintain working knowledge of applicable managed care, juvenile justice, child welfare, counseling, prevention, licensing and accreditation rules and regulations in Florida to guide program implementation, performance, and staff support.
• Foster and maintain a trauma-informed environment, promoting a positive workplace for staff and clients.

The above duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience: Master’s degree in behavioral health with minimum 

ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in adolescent behavioral health services, including at least five (5) years leading directors responsible for multiple programs or service lines. Active Florida license in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy required, Qualified Supervisor preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Strong working knowledge of juvenile justice, child welfare, and managed care regulatory requirements in Florida, as well as fiscal management
• Ability to maintain a wide range of internal and external relationships
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group/team setting and show respect to others
• Ability to work at a high level of autonomy, and exhibit sound leadership, decision-making skills and critical thinking
• Proven problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• Skilled in actively listening to concerns, providing a safe space for individuals to express themselves without judgment or blame

Physical Requirements: Position requires work with computers daily. Ability to travel in multi-county areas frequently. Ability to lift 25 pounds, bend, stand or sit for extended periods of time.