Employment Opportunities
Vice President, Public Policy & Advocacy
Mental Health America
A national voluntary health organization with over 300 affiliates throughout the country, Mental Health America (MHA) seeks a highly motivated individual for the position of Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy. This position reports to the SVP for Operations, and is responsible for leading the Public Policy and Advocacy Department, which monitors and develops both federal and state initiatives impacting health, mental health, and substance use conditions. The Department maintains a federal policy agenda, and supports the affiliate network in the full range of human service legislation, regulation and policy relevant to behavioral health. The individual will lead MHA's federal, state and local advocacy efforts, including national issue campaigns, federal legislative and regulatory advocacy, grassroots training, consultation, policy analysis, and resource development. The individual will also staff the organization's Public Policy Committee.
The candidate must have the following:
- Master's degree in field relevant to health/behavioral health policy
- Extensive knowledge of state and federal behavioral health issues, including but not limited to federal health reform and parity legislation
- Expertise in public policy issues at the federal, state, and local levels and experience communicating policy information to a broad range of stakeholder audiences
- An ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups and individuals
- In-depth knowledge of state and federal legislative and regulatory processes
- Demonstrated writing, oral communication, and marketing skills necessary for promoting the department, its programs, and MHA to external partners
- Ability to provide leadership on multiple projects through conceptualizing and managing the implementation of multi-year strategic objectives
- Ability to infuse quality customer service principals to serving MHA affiliates in their public policy and advocacy efforts
- Demonstrated management skills and at least five years supervisory experience
- Ability to speak to media as a spokesperson for the organization and familiarity with media relations and advocacy communications
- A clear commitment to diversity as evidenced by an ability to recruit and work cooperatively with diverse groups and individuals
Please send cover letter and resume either via e-mail: jobs@mentalhealthamerica.net. Please type "Vice President, Public Policy & Advocacy" in the subject line of the e-mail. No phone calls please. EOE.
President and CEO
Mental Health America of Colorado
The Board of Mental Health America of Colorado (MHAC), the regional affiliate of the national Mental Health of America organization, currently seeks a new President and CEO to take overall responsibility for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. MHAC creates opportunities for all Coloradoans to achieve mental wellness. Our programs educate people about mental health conditions, provide outreach to people in need and advocate for improved health care in our state. We exist as a community resource for people seeking information about mental health and as a team player as we collaborate with others to improve health care in Colorado.
We envision a healthy Colorado free of stigma and discrimination where every person has full access to high quality services for all mental health and substance abuse conditions.
Strategic Priorities
The Board of MHAC sees several primary areas of emphasis for the organization in the next 3-5 years:
1. Strategic Positioning and Healthcare Reform
We intend to continue our role as the voice of recovery, hope, and optimism. We will continue to be a conduit between the advocacy, education, and provider communities in the effort to integrate mental health fully into the healthcare system.
MHAC will play a vital role in determining how the new healthcare legislation that affects mental health will be applied in Colorado and how best to integrate those programs with physical health programs to provide all consumers with a holistic approach to their healthcare.
2. Policy and Advocacy
MHAC will work to be the leader for mental health policy in Colorado. We will maintain our focus on being a consensus builder between the provider and advocacy communities, and we will work actively with the representatives in both legislative and executive branches of government to define and implement effective public policy for mental health.
3. Education and Outreach
MHAC will continue to expand our outreach efforts across Colorado and continue to be the voice that identifies gaps in the mental health system. We will increase our efforts to foster a holistic approach to health that includes mental health as a key component
4. Fund Development
MHAC will develop long term sustainable sources of funding including the evaluation and implementation of earned income opportunities to supplement more traditional sources of funding. We will ensure a diverse set of funding mechanisms to keep the agency strong and viable.
5. Operations and Board Development
MHAC will continue to operate efficiently and effectively. We will use technology and operational best practices routinely, and we will build an inclusive, empowered staff. We will also continue to build the individual and collective capabilities of our board.
President and CEO Responsibilities
The President and CEO operates under the general direction of the agency's Board of Directors. The President and CEO serves as the chief executive officer of MHAC and manages through delegation all advocacy, education, program delivery, revenue generation, operations, and outreach functions.
The President and CEO serves as the primary spokesperson for the agency, builds coalitions with partners to achieve strategic objectives, develops a long term strategy for sustainable funding, maintains long term relationships with primary funders, identifies public policy opportunities, partners with the Board in setting strategic direction, and develops an inclusive, empowered staff.
Qualifications
The President and CEO is a visionary, strategic, bold leader. He/she is passionate about MHAC's work and mental health issues, and he/she has a proven track record of delivering results. The President and CEO has experience in leading mission-oriented organizations, is credible and knowledgeable about developing public policy, knows how to be an effective spokesperson for an organization, and has good experience in overseeing operations and measuring results.
Specifically, the President and CEO must have:
- Minimum of 7 years in executive management positions, preferably with some significant experience in managing nonprofit organizations
- Experience in collaborating with others to develop and implement effective public policy
- Track record of philanthropic fundraising and proven ability to build long term relationships with donors
- Understanding of how to build earned income programs
- Demonstrated history of managing experienced staff members, helping them develop their careers, building teams, and partnering with a board
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; experience in working with media representatives highly preferred
- Experience in using program evaluation techniques and other forms of measuring results or impact
- Experience in building an inclusive staff and culture
- Working knowledge of and experience with mental health issues required
- Knowledge of complex systems would be highly valuable
- Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree preferred
- Willingness to live in the Denver metro area and travel across the state of Colorado as needed
Additionally, qualified candidates for this leadership position will exhibit these personal qualities:
- Personable
- Collaborative, bridge builder, connector
- Visionary yet pragmatic
- Action-oriented
- Flexible and knows how to react to opportunities when they arise
- Optimistic
- Has good listening and decision-making skills
To apply for this position, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Carolyn McCormick of Peak HR Consulting, LLC at Carolyn.McCormick@peakhrconsulting.com. All applications are to be submitted via email.
Mental Health America of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Executive Director
Vermont Association for Mental Health
Vermont Association for Mental Health
The VAMH is seeking a dynamic leader for a statewide citizen’s organization for advocacy and educational work. Candidates must possess community and public relations skills, experience in advocacy work, fundraising, board administration, staff management, and competence in media work. It is expected that candidates have a background in mental health and substance abuse treatment, prevention and recovery work.
Candidates should possess a Masters or Doctorate Degree or have equivalent experience. This position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. The Association is seeking to fill the position by the fall. Letters of Inquiry and CVs should be sent to: Peter Albert, P.O. Box 803, Brattleboro, VT 05302
Medical Director
Avita Community Partners
An exceptional leadership opportunity awaits the new Medical Director of a growing service provider organization. Avita Community Partners, a progressive Community Service Board, seeks an innovative executive leader to guide its medical team in a $22M comprehensive system serving thirteen north Georgia counties. Avita is recognized for integrating developmental disability & behavioral health services with community education, healthcare, welfare and justice systems. Its long history providing quality services in North Georgia and its successful community collaborations have garnered political and financial support that form a solid foundation for growth. With an eye to the future, Avita is implementing an aggressive strategic plan to meet the needs of it constituents and secure its financial wellbeing as a competitive provider of high quality services and supports.
Located just north of Atlanta in the midst of the natural beauty of Lake Lanier and the Blue Ridge Mountains, the communities of Avita offer four season living. Opportunities exist for small town or metropolitan life with a wide array of arts, recreation, sports and social life choices. A dynamic economic base and a competitive cost of living make this area a stable and affordable family environment.
Avita has a successful track record of leading strategic initiatives, building innovative systems of care based on hope, recovery, self-determination and offers coaching to high performing teams of dedicated medical professionals. The successful candidate will function by providing medical leadership & coaching the continued growth of a high performing medical department and will serve as a member of the Executive Team.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership ability, passion for serving people, enthusiasm for our mission and have the business acumen to balance competing priorities. With philosophies of shared leadership and collaboration, candidates will be strong in interdisciplinary team leadership with excellent communication, marketing and public relation skills. Candidate will have familiarity with electronic health record, be able to provide budgetary oversight and serve as the medical authority for policy development, clinical operations & related regulatory tasks. Direct clinical care duties will also be part of the Medical Director's job description.
Licensed Psychiatrist
Board Certified
(Must obtain Georgia License prior to employment)
To join our team as Medical Director, apply online at www.avitapartners.org. Please include CV and salary needs in your submission. NOTE: All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview.
**Positions may be filled before the closing (ending) date if a qualified candidate is selected.**
Avita Community Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its service practices or employment practices with regard to race color, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.
Apply on-line at http://www.avitapartners.org/.
Administrator Psychological Services
Salary: $68,454.72 - $95,846.16
Responsible for administrative and clinical supervision of psychologists and behavioral technicians within a 500-bed inpatient setting that emphasizes interdisciplinary team-based, patient-centered care. Reporting to the Medical Director, you will join a leadership team ensuring the highest standards of professionalism during an exciting period of transition and reorganization. Duties will include the selection and credentialing of staff, clinical privileging, peer review, and the development and implementation of evidence-based practice initiatives consistent with JCAHO standards. Other administrative duties include hospital-wide committee memberships, treatment mall program development, and other assignments as required.
We offer a competitive benefit package that includes sick, personal, vacation and holiday leave along with Dental Plan, Major Medical Insurance, Prescription Coverage, Life Insurance and an excellent Pension and Retirement Plan.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: A Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (Ph. D) or a Doctor of Psychology (Psy. D) or a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in psychology which shall have included six (6) semester hour credits in each of the following areas: (1) objective and projective testing, (2) psychotherapeutic techniques and counseling; (3) personality development and learning theory; (4) human motivation and psychopathology; and (5) research design and statistical analysis, supplemented by completion of a one (1) year supervised clinical internship. (Those who have a Doctor of Education (Ed. D) degree must provide proof of the credit requirement.)
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of experience (including two (2) years of clinical supervisory and administrative duties), in addition to the clinical internship, in the field of clinical psychology in a community mental health center, mental hospital, school for developmentally disabled,
or penal, correctional, or juvenile institution, or other setting involving use of psychodiagnostics, psychotherapy, protective techniques, and other clinical methods.
NOTE: Four (4) years of indicated experience shall have been earned subsequent to receipt of the Doctoral degree.
LICENSE: Appointees must be licensed for professional practice of psychology by the New Jersey State Board of Psychological Examiners, or eligible for licensure (license must be obtained within three (3) years of appointment to the position)
Send resume to (email preferred):
Kathleen M. Carr, SPHR
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital
301 Spring Garden Road
Ancora, NJ 08037-9699
Fax: 609-567-7294
Email: aph.resume@dhs.state.nj.us
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Senior Medical Director (Psychiatry)
The Jacobson Group/Jacobson Executive Search
Our client, a leading nonprofit integrated healthcare system located in the Mid-Atlantic is seeking a Senior Medical Director for the behavioral health arm of the insurance division. This critical and highly-visible role will lead behavioral health integration efforts and ensure the quality and efficiency of health care delivered to behavioral health members. Significant responsibilities will include overseeing quality and utilization management, as well as assuring adequacy and delivery of the provider networks for the clinical needs of health plan members. The Senior Medical Director will also participate in regional and company leadership policy decisions and strategic planning.
Doctor of Medicine in Psychiatry or Doctor of Osteopathy from an accredited school is required. Board certification in Psychiatry is also required. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of clinical experience including experience in behavioral health treatment and program development, along with five years of management experience.
To apply or for additional information, please contact Patty Strange @ 312-884-0450 or pstrange@jacobsononline.com.
Associate Regional Medical Director (Psychiatry)
The Jacobson Group/Jacobson Executive Search
Our client, a leading nonprofit integrated healthcare system, is seeking an Associate Regional Medical Director for its behavioral health arm of the insurance division. This highly-visible and pivotal role will be responsible for continuing the build out and integration of the health plan's groundbreaking New York City-based consumer re-engagement program that was developed in conjunction with the city and state of New York. Significant responsibilities will include quality management, care monitoring, clinical supervision collaboration and engagement with the provider community. The Associate Regional Medical Director will also participate strategic planning and assessment of the overall impact of the program.
Doctor of Medicine in Psychiatry or Doctor of Osteopathy from an accredited school is required. Board certification in Psychiatry is also required. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of clinical experience including experience in behavioral health treatment and program development, along with five years of management experience.
The Associate Regional Medical Director will be based in New York City.
To apply or for additional information, please contact Patty Strange @ 312-884-0450 or pstrange@jacobsononline.com.
Administrator Psychiatric Social Services
Salary: $65,195.12 - $91,271.92
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a visionary Social Services Administrator to be one of two leaders of our Department of Social Services. The Department of Social Services, as is most of our departments, is separated into services for Acute and Extended Care patients. As head of either section, you will be charged with maintaining a high level of performance values and quality assurance in line with Joint Commission, State and Federal standards. In consultation with other disciplinary heads you will assist in identifying and defining treatment rehabilitation and service program needs of patients - with the focus of establishing the needed bridge and long term support services to have the patients successfully discharged.
You will also establish and update policies, standards and objectives; participate in recruitment and selection of staff and establishing community contact.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree supplemented by a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of post Master's experience in social work in a psychiatric setting, three (3) years of which shall have included supervisory experience in Psychiatric Social Work.
We offer a competitive benefit package that includes sick, personal, vacation and holiday leave along with Dental Plan, Major Medical Insurance, Prescription Coverage, Life Insurance and an excellent Pension and Retirement Plan.
Forward resume to (email preferred):
Kathleen M. Carr, SPHR
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital
301 Spring Garden Road
Ancora, NJ 08037-9699
Fax: 609-567-7294
Email: aph.resume@dhs.state.nj.us
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