Vice President - Miami Dade MH Center

Position Summary:The Vice President (VP) of Operations – Miami-Dade Mental Health Center serves as a senior executive leader responsible for the strategic, clinical, and operational oversight of The Village South’s newly established comprehensive mental health center in Miami-Dade County. This role provides leadership across crisis stabilization services, short-term residential treatment (SRT), long-term residential programs, and jail diversion initiatives, ensuring full alignment with state, judicial, and community expectations.This position functions as the primary liaison with government entities, including the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), Miami-Dade County, and the 11th Judicial Circuit Court, and plays a critical role in advancing diversion strategies that reduce unnecessary incarceration and improve behavioral health outcomes in the community.The VP will drive clinical excellence, regulatory compliance (including CARF standards), financial performance, and cross-system integration across behavioral health, criminal justice, and community-based services.Essential Job Functions:Provide executive oversight of the Miami-Dade Mental Health Center, ensuring alignment with The Village South’s mission, strategic goals, and statewide priorities.Lead the development and execution of operational and clinical strategies across crisis stabilization, residential treatment, and diversion programs.Partner with the COO and executive leadership team to drive growth, sustainability, and system innovation across the region.Oversees a continuum of care including:Crisis Stabilization Units (CSU)Short-Term Residential Treatment (SRT)Long-Term Residential ProgramsCommunity-based and step-down servicesEnsure high-quality, evidence-based clinical services that meet or exceed regulatory and accreditation standards (DCF, Medicaid, CARF).Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, and clinical leadership to monitor outcomes, improve care quality, and implement best practices.Serve as the primary organizational representative with:Florida DCFMiami-Dade County leadershipManaging Entity partnersThe 11th Judicial Circuit CourtBuild strong working relationships with judges, public defenders, state attorneys, and court administration to support behavioral health diversion initiatives.Lead coordination efforts related to jail diversion programs, competency restoration pathways, and alternatives to incarceration.Oversee the development and performance of jail diversion programs, including collaboration with:Law enforcement agenciesCounty jail systemsCourt-ordered treatment pathwaysEnsure seamless intake, assessment, and placement processes for justice-involved individuals requiring behavioral health services.Advance strategies to reduce recidivism and unnecessary institutionalization.Direct oversight of budgets, financial performance, and resource allocation for all assigned programs.Ensure fiscal responsibility, contract compliance, and revenue optimization across funding streams (state, county, Medicaid, grants).Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), census, staffing ratios, and operational efficiency.Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory bodies, including DCF, AHCA (if applicable), Medicaid requirements, and CARF accreditation standards.Lead readiness efforts for audits, licensure inspections, and accreditation surveys.Implement risk management protocols and ensure adherence to organizational policies and legal standards.Provide leadership and supervision to program directors, clinical leaders, and operational teams.Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Support workforce development, retention strategies, and leadership pipeline growth.Essential Qualifications:Education:Master’s degree or higher in Behavioral Health, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, or a related field requiredCertifications/ LicensuresLicensed clinical professional (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD, or similar) preferredExperience and Competencies:Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in behavioral health or healthcare operations.Demonstrated experience overseeing:Crisis Stabilization Units (CSU)Short-Term Residential Treatment (SRT)Long-Term Residential ServicesDirect experience working with government agencies (DCF, county systems, Medicaid) and publicly funded programs.Proven experience collaborating with the judicial system, including the 11th Judicial Circuit Court, and involvement in jail diversion or forensic behavioral health initiatives.Strong financial and operational management experience, including budget oversight and contract management.Experience with CARF accreditation and regulatory survey processes preferredFamiliarity with the Miami-Dade County behavioral health ecosystem and managing entity structure preferredExcellent communication skillsExperience building or launching new programs or facilities preferredExecutive Leadership & Strategic Thinking – Provides visionary leadership, drives organizational priorities, and develops long-term strategies to enhance behavioral health service delivery and program sustainability.Behavioral Health System Integration – Oversees the coordination and alignment of behavioral health services across programs, ensuring continuity of care and effective service integration.Government & Judicial Relations – Builds and maintains strong partnerships with government agencies, judicial stakeholders, and community partners to support program operations, compliance, and advocacy efforts.Crisis & Residential Treatment Expertise – Demonstrates advanced knowledge of crisis stabilization, residential treatment models, and best practices in behavioral health care to ensure high-quality service delivery.Financial & Operational Excellence – Directs fiscal planning, budget oversight, resource allocation, and operational efficiencies to support organizational goals and program effectiveness.Regulatory & Compliance Oversight – Ensures adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, licensing standards, accreditation requirements, and contractual obligationsData-Driven Decision Making – Utilizes performance metrics, outcome data, and operational reports to guide strategic planning, quality improvement, and informed decision-making.Stakeholder Engagement & Influence – Effectively collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships, driving engagement, and influencing positiveoutcomes across systems.Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required.During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.Understanding of family dynamics, family roles, and family structureUnderstanding of professional ethics, consumer rights, and professional responsibilitiesAbility to communicate appropriately and effectively with members of a multidisciplinary teamAbility to organize, interpret, and communicate data in a comprehensive and effectivemannerAbility to handle multiple tasks and effectively prioritizeAbility to network with internal and external departments and agenciesUnderstanding of issues related to prevention, intervention and treatment.Ability to use trauma informed care principles including ensuring consumer safety, preventing/avoiding re-traumatization, maximizing trustworthiness, enhancing consumer choice, maximizing collaboration, and emphasizing empowermentUnderstands the differences among various kinds of abuse and trauma, including: physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; domestic violence; experiences of war for both combat veterans and survivors of war; natural disasters; and community violenceWorking Conditions:Extensive local and out-of-state travel, including overnight staysWork is performed primarily in a professional, office setting.A minimum of 40 hours per week is expected but significantly more hours will be required from time to time. Completion of job duties may require working before and after normal working hours. Regular attendance is required. Being able to work as many hours as is necessary to complete job tasks is a required and essential duty of this position.Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the JobThe employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation:Physical Demands:Requires mobility and physical activity: Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds. Use of computer and telephone systems is required which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files). Requires the ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations using approved physical de-escalation techniques.Requires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, clients, patients, and the public,and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.Requires hearing: Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication.Requires seeing: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and at distance. This factor is required to complete paperwork for many of the employees’ essential job functions and to observe client behavior and activities in and out of the facility.The normal work routine involves no exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee.Mental Demands:Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions.Requires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co-workers, managers, the public and employees at all levels to exchange ideas, information, instructions and opinions.Requires the ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings.The ability to defend oneself and clients in mentally/verbally abusive situations with approved mental/verbal de-escalation techniques. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Village South