Manager Residential Svcs

Manager of Residential Services
Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery

Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager of Residential Services to lead and oversee our residential treatment programs, including Mothers & Infants, Choices, Crossroads, Pathways, Seasons, and CORT, along with Jail Diversion and in-jail screening services.

This leadership role is critical in bridging community-based residential treatment with the criminal justice system, ensuring continuity of care for justice-involved individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and oversight for all residential programs
• Supervise, coach, and develop clinical and program staff to ensure consistent, high-quality care
• Implement best practice models to enhance service delivery and program outcomes
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and reporting requirements
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community stakeholders, agencies, and families
• Oversee Jail Diversion programming, including in-jail screenings and assessments
• Collaborate with law enforcement, courts, and correctional staff to facilitate appropriate diversion placements
• Monitor program performance, track outcomes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a human services field preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical direct service experience
• Prior experience in correctional or justice-involved settings strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and interpersonal skills
• Expertise in substance use and mental health treatment practices
• Knowledge of criminal justice processes, diversion programs, and jail-based services
• Familiarity with Florida statutes, including Baker Act and Marchman Act
• Ability to conduct clinical screenings and assessments in correctional environments

Why Join Lightshare?
At Lightshare, you will be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate, evidence-based care. This is an opportunity to lead impactful programs, influence system-wide change, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community.

Apply today and be a part of the change.