VP -Community Wraparound Services - South

Full-Time | Community Wraparound Services | $88,250 Annually | Exempt

For more than 50 years, Meridian has provided compassionate behavioral health, substance use, and healthcare services to individuals and families across North Central Florida.

Our mission is to bring hope and healing to the individuals, families, and communities we serve.

Our culture is guided by our H.E.A.R.T. Values:

• Hope
• Empathy
• Accountability
• Resilience
• Teamwork

Are you a strategic and mission-driven leader with a passion for behavioral healthcare, community collaboration, and innovative service delivery?

As the Vice President, Community Wraparound Services, South, you will play a key leadership role in overseeing some of Meridian's most impactful community-based behavioral health programs. Based primarily in Ocala, Florida, with leadership responsibilities extending into Gainesville and surrounding service areas, you'll help shape the future of care for individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and justice-involved behavioral health needs.

This role offers the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams that provide essential wraparound services through programs including:

• Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT)
• Forensic Multidisciplinary Teams (FMT)
• Co-Responder Programs partnering with local law enforcement
• Community Behavioral Health Center Grant initiatives
• Additional community-based behavioral health services as assigned

Your leadership will directly influence program growth, client outcomes, quality improvement efforts, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, and community partnerships.

• Competitive salary: $88,250 annually
• Generous PTO including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development
• Leadership growth opportunities within a large behavioral healthcare organization
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• The opportunity to shape innovative community-based behavioral healthcare services
• The ability to make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families throughout North Central Florida

As the Vice President, Community Wraparound Services, South, you will provide executive oversight, operational leadership, and strategic direction for Meridian's community-based behavioral health programs.

• Establish short- and long-range departmental goals aligned with Meridian's strategic plan.
• Lead program expansion, service innovation, and business development efforts.
• Conduct market analysis and identify opportunities for new services and funding sources.
• Develop business plans supporting successful implementation of new initiatives.
• Provide leadership and direction for grant-funded and contract-based programs.

• Direct and oversee FACT, Forensic Multidisciplinary Teams, Co-Responder Programs, and other wraparound services.
• Ensure all programs meet and exceed grant, contractual, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor program performance indicators and implement corrective action plans when necessary.
• Ensure quality clinical services and positive client outcomes across all assigned programs.
• Oversee program implementation, development, administration, and evaluation.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor fiscal performance and ensure responsible stewardship of resources.
• Track program deliverables and ensure timely completion of required reporting activities.
• Oversee reporting systems, including SPARS and other funder-required databases.

• Partner with Senior Leadership to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor documentation standards through auditing and peer review processes.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, contractual, and organizational requirements.
• Support Meridian's Path to Excellence initiatives through continuous service improvement efforts.
• Directly supervise program leadership and clinical staff.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and clinical guidance to enhance service delivery.
• Support recruitment, retention, and professional development efforts.
• Assist in supervising licensure-seeking interns when needed.
• Foster a culture of collaboration,…