Steve Johnson is the Vice President of Programs at Behavioral Health System Baltimore. At BHSB, Steve leads a team of staff that is responsible for oversight and management of services within the publicly funded system of mental health and substance use related services for adults, youth and families in the city of Baltimore. In collaboration with others at BHSB, those served by the system of care, families, and other stakeholders; his team focuses on the accessibility, quality and comprehensiveness of the system of care.

Steve is a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 25 years of experience providing services and managing programs in Baltimore. He approaches his work with goals of progressive social justice and enhancing the experience of community for all people. He envisions a behavioral health system that is increasingly person and family centered; nurtures the resilience, strengths, and natural supports of people; and supports individualized visions of recovery and meaningful community life.

Steve received a master’s degree in Community Mental Health from Trinity College of Vermont.