Director of Behavioral Health

Diocese of Venice in Florida•Sarasota, FL

About The Position

The Director of Behavioral Health provides visionary, mission-driven leadership for Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice across all ten counties, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compassionate, and ethically grounded behavioral health services. Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and the dignity of every human person, this role blends clinical leadership, direct client care, program development, fundraising, stakeholder development, regulatory oversight, and staff supervision to support individuals and families in achieving healing, stability, and hope. The Director plays an active role in providing individual and group therapy while also overseeing all behavioral health programming, managing licensure and accreditation requirements, and guiding staff and contractors through continuous quality improvement and best clinical practices. Therapeutic services address a broad range of mental and behavioral health concerns, including but not limited to: Trauma and grief, Depression and anxiety, ADHD and behavioral challenges, Family and relational conflict, Bullying and life stressors, Substance use and recovery support, Suicidal Ideation, Marriage and Couples therapy. Care is delivered through a holistic framework, evaluating emotional, physical, spiritual, social, medical, recreational, and educational needs. When appropriate, clients are referred to community partners for additional services.

Requirements

Master of Social Work Degree or related field required.
Active Florida clinical license in good standing (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent).
Demonstrated clinical experience with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Proven experience recruiting, supervising, and managing licensed clinicians and contracted providers.
Strong background in program development, compliance, and quality assurance.
Strong supervisory, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Proficiency with electronic health records, data systems, and reporting tools.
Ability to lead change, inspire teams, and build sustainable, high-quality services.

Nice To Haves

Experience with DCF certification, substance abuse treatment programs, and accreditation processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy as part of a balanced clinical and leadership role
Model excellence in trauma-informed, evidence-based, and culturally responsive care
Ensure services align with ethical, legal, and professional standards
Develop, implement, and oversee all behavioral health programs throughout the ten counties in the Diocese including developing appropriate policies and procedures in reference to DCF & accreditation compliance
Ensure the service delivery model is fully executed with the highest clinical best practices and operational standards
Lead program growth aligned with community needs and Catholic Charities’ mission
Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain qualified behavioral health staff and contracted providers
Provide supervision, coaching, and mentorship to employees and contractors
Guide staff through continuous quality improvement, performance expectations, and best practices
Foster a collaborative, supportive, and mission-centered clinical culture
Oversee and maintain DCF certification for substance abuse treatment services
Lead efforts to achieve, maintain, and manage program accreditation
Ensure all legal, ethical, regulatory, and contractual requirements are met
Monitor documentation, billing, and recordkeeping in accordance with Catholic Charities policies and funder requirements
Maintain best practices in clinical care through supervision, training, and policy development
Oversee clinical documentation, data integrity, and use of electronic health record systems
Review outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Other duties as needed.