Executive Director

Executive Director Compassion Behavioral Health CBH is seeking an experienced and dynamic Executive Director to provide strategic, operational, and clinical oversight for both our Residential Treatment Facility in Hollywood and our Partial Hospitalization Program in Fort Lauderdale. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, staff development, census growth, and financial performance across both programs. The Executive Director will maintain a strong onsite presence at the Residential facility in Hollywood while providing consistent weekly (and as needed) leadership and oversight at the PHP location. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively balance strategic planning with day-to-day operational management while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence. Education Master’s degree required in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration (MBA), or a related behavioral health field. MBA or MHA preferred for candidates without a clinical degree. Licensure Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)strongly preferred. Candidates with an MBA/MHA may be considered if they have significant behavioral healthcare executive leadership experience and appropriate clinical leadership support. Experience Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a behavioral health, substance use disorder, or mental health treatment setting. Minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple levels of care (Residential, Detox, PHP, IOP, or similar). Demonstrated experience with: Mental health and co-occurring disorder treatment State licensing and regulatory compliance Joint Commission or CARF accreditation Budget development and financial management Program development and quality improvement Staff recruitment, supervision, and retention Census growth and operational performance Risk management and utilization review Knowledge Florida behavioral health regulations. ASAM Criteria and behavioral health best practices. Medicaid, commercial insurance, and managed care requirements. Joint Commission standards. Trauma-informed and recovery-oriented systems of care. Preferred Skills Exceptional leadership and organizational development. Strong financial and strategic planning abilities. Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. Experience managing multiple facilities or programs. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with referral sources, payers, and regulatory agencies. Proven ability to improve clinical quality while maintaining operational efficiency. Compassion Behavioral Health Related Jobs 1d ago #J-18808-Ljbffr CareersElite.com