Director of Behavioral Health

Broward House, Inc. is a community-based organization with multiple locations throughout Broward County, Florida. Incorporated in 1988, we provide a full array of quality services to those living with and at risk for HIV and other health issues. Programs include community-wide case management, substance abuse treatment, supportive and independent housing, intervention, mental health services, outreach/education, transportation, complementary therapies and medical services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervision of department staff including Clinical Supervision of therapists
• Participating in, developing and implementing program services in order to meet stakeholder needs
• Formulating, reviewing and revising policies and procedures to ensure best practice
• Evaluating and addressing client/resident concerns and needs
• Coordinates and maintains compliance to accreditation standards, documentation and records as required by regulatory agencies.
• Coordinating and maintaining compliance to accreditation standards, documentation and records as required by regulatory agencies
• Maintaining appropriate staffing patterns with qualified personnel through hiring, supervision and training.
• Fiscal monitoring and analysis of programmatic and department budgets
• Tracking, reporting and analyzing statistical data regarding program performance.
• Developing and maintaining linkages with collaborating community agencies and businesses
• Address client grievances and agency incident with written responses including licensing and funding documentation, as appropriate.
• Working Collaboratively with the Director of Residential Services  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of DCF Licensing and accreditation standards
• Five years’ experience in Human Service services, Co-Occurring Treatment and Residential experience preferred  
• Three years of supervisory and program management experience
• Two Years Post Licensure with Qualified Supervisor Certificate
• Advanced knowledge of Substance Abuse assessment and intervention
• Moderate to advanced computer skills required: Microsoft Office, Multiple Databases, Scheduling Programs
• Basic math skills required: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Basic office equipment operation skills
• Must be physically and mentally fit to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed by The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy or Mental Health Counseling
• Qualified Supervisor
• Master’s degree Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Counseling with a Florida State License as LCSW, LMHC or LMFT

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

• Florida State License as LCSW, LMHC or LMFT or RN
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and ongoing proof of insurance
• AHCA Level II background screening
• HIV 500

Important Notes:

Applicants must submit to a Level 2 Background and Pre-employment Drug Screening. 

Broward House offers a comprehensive benefits program which includes the following: Health, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, short term and long term disability, 401k, and life insurance

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.