Executive Director –Adolescent Mental Health

HavenRise Academy; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Mission-Driven Culture

Job summary

HavenRise Academy, Tampa, FL, is seeking an Executive Director to lead an adolescent mental health facility. The role requires clinical expertise, leadership, and business acumen to drive expansion across Florida.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, building a high-performing team, and ensuring regulatory compliance while delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for adolescents and families.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• Active, unrestricted Florida clinical license (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• 5+ years in mental health/behavior health with adolescent focus; 2+ years in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical and operational activities with high-quality adolescent mental health care.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary team and foster accountability and collaboration.
• Monitor program outcomes, census, staffing, budgets, and KPIs for growth.
• Ensure compliance with AHCA, Joint Commission and other standards; prioritize client safety and quality improvement.
• Lead group and individual therapy for adolescents and handle complex cases.
• Build referral networks and expand community access to services.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Budgeting

Program management

Education

Master's degree in Psychology/Counseling/Social Work

Job description

Executive Director –Adolescent Mental Health

HavenRise Academy of Florida -Tampa

Lead with purpose. Build a strong team. Make a lasting impact. HavenRise Academy is expanding across Florida, and we're looking for an experienced, passionate Executive Director to lead one of our adolescent mental health facilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a licensed mental health professional who thrives on building high-performing teams, driving clinical excellence, and creating an environment where adolescents and families can truly thrive.

We're looking for a hands-on leader who brings clinical expertise, operational insight, and the determination to turn a growing facility into a thriving program. Someone who leads by example, takes ownership of results, and knows how to balance exceptional client care with strong business performance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Facility: Oversee daily clinical and operational activities, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based adolescent mental health care.
• Build & Develop Your Team: Recruit, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture.
• Drive Performance: Monitor program outcomes, census, staffing, budgets, and operational KPIs to support sustainable growth.
• Ensure Clinical Excellence: Maintain compliance with AHCA, Joint Commission, and other applicable regulatory standards while championing client safety and quality improvement.
• Provide Direct Client Care: Lead group therapy sessions, provide individual therapy, and support complex clinical situations as needed.
• Strengthen Community Relationships: Partner with Outreach and leadership teams to build referral relationships and expand access to services.

Why HavenRise?

• Leadership Opportunity: Take ownership of a facility and play an important role in HavenRise's continued expansion.
• Meaningful Impact: Help shape an environment where adolescents receive compassionate, evidence-based mental health care.
• Collaborative Leadership: Work alongside experienced clinical and operational leaders who value your expertise.
• Growth & Development: Be part of an expanding organization with opportunities for professional growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $90,000 – $120,000 plus performance-based bonus potential.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Mission-Driven Culture

Location: Tampa Bay, FL – Onsite

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm

Ready to lead with purpose? Bring your clinical expertise. Bring your leadership. Bring your vision.

Help us build something meaningful for adolescents and families across Florida.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Active, unrestricted Florida clinical license (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or other qualifying clinical licensure).
• 5+ experience in mental health/behavior health with some experience specifically in adolescent mental health care including
• 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience managing behavioral health programs, preferably Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP).
• Strong understanding of clinical operations, regulatory compliance, staffing, and financial performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and achieve measurable results.
• Experience delivering individual and group therapy to adolescents.
• An entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented mindset with the resilience and initiative to lead a growing facility.