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Jennifer Stevens

Jennifer Stevens

Boca Raton,FL

Summary

Experienced behavioral healthcare executive with over 25 years of expertise in healthcare operations, startups, and acquisitions. Licensed Mental Health Counselor since the mid-90s, consistently demonstrating a deep understanding of the industry and a passion for improving patient outcomes. Successful track record of leading teams, implementing strategic initiatives, and fostering collaborative partnerships to drive organizational growth and enhance the quality of care provided. Proven ability to deliver results in fast-paced and dynamic environments. Dedicated to leveraging skills and knowledge to make a lasting impact in the field of behavioral healthcare.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

JS Consulting
02.2019 - Current
  • Provide consulting services including licensing, accreditation, clinical program development, hiring and recruiting staff, daily operations, and fiscal management to start-up addiction treatment centers and those being acquired.

Executive Director/Clinical Director

Boca Cove Detox
03.2021 - 03.2024
  • Obtain DCF licensing, Joint Commission accreditation, and DEA registration for start-up treatment center providing treatment at all levels of care, as well as in-house pharmacy
  • Create and implement clinical programming
  • Hire and trained all staff
  • Work with admissions staff to ensure smooth transition for admitting patients and optimize length of stay
  • Maintain day-to-day operations and fiscal management
  • Facilitate all license renewal, surveys, and reports.

Executive Director

Novus Medical Detox
11.2017 - 01.2019
  • Responsible for start-up operations, licensing, accreditations, and facility operations once facility opened
  • Hired and managed all direct-care, operations, and support staff.

President

Satori Waters
07.2015 - 10.2017
  • Oversaw and managed corporate operations of 6 Substance Abuse and Mental Health treatment centers in South Florida that provided treatment at all levels of care
  • Oversaw start-up operations from construction to opening of Detox and Residential Treatment Center locations.

Regional Director

Advanced Recovery Systems
02.2014 - 07.2015
  • Oversaw start-up operations that included licensing, accreditation, and hiring of North Florida facilities in Umatilla, Orlando, Sebring, Winter Park, and Mount Dora
  • Managed daily operations of individual Florida facilities once opened and operable.

Vice President of Operations

A1 Behavioral Health
03.2013 - 01.2014
  • Designed, created, licensed, opened, and operated treatment center serving patients at Detox, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and Outpatient levels of care
  • Developed business plan, financial projections and analysis, marketing plan, clinical programming, and day-to-day operations for organization.

Administrator

Universal Health Services
07.2010 - 03.2013
  • Directed operations for High Point Treatment Center, an 82-bed Substance Abuse and Psychiatric Care facility
  • Oversaw clinical services development, Joint Commission and AHCA audits/surveys, company and staff compliance, and company financials.

Chief Operating Officer

New Life
08.2008 - 07.2010
  • Directed operations for Community Mental Health Center that provided Partial Hospitalization services for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders
  • Oversaw financial management, audits, regulatory compliance, reporting, and state contracting.

Administrator

Continuum Healthcare
03.2007 - 08.2008
  • Directed operations, managed care contracts, licensing and accreditation, personnel and payroll management, and compliance audits for future acquisitions.

Education

Masters of Science - Counseling Psychology

Henderson State
Arkadelphia, AR

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Psychology

Henderson State
Arkadelphia, AR

Skills

  • Effective Decision Making
  • Operational Excellence
  • Customer Focus
  • Strategic Visioning
  • Crisis Management
  • Global perspective
  • Financial Acumen
  • Operations Management
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Management Team Leadership
  • Business Administration
  • Analytical and Critical Thinker
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Executive Leadership
  • Consulting
  • New Business Development
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Staff Management
  • Change and Growth Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Process Improvements
  • Organizational Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Operations Oversight

Personal Information

Title: LMHC

Timeline

Executive Director/Clinical Director

Boca Cove Detox
03.2021 - 03.2024

CEO

JS Consulting
02.2019 - Current

Executive Director

Novus Medical Detox
11.2017 - 01.2019

President

Satori Waters
07.2015 - 10.2017

Regional Director

Advanced Recovery Systems
02.2014 - 07.2015

Vice President of Operations

A1 Behavioral Health
03.2013 - 01.2014

Administrator

Universal Health Services
07.2010 - 03.2013

Chief Operating Officer

New Life
08.2008 - 07.2010

Administrator

Continuum Healthcare
03.2007 - 08.2008

Masters of Science - Counseling Psychology

Henderson State

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Psychology

Henderson State
Jennifer Stevens