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Chief Executive Officer

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JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides the leadership and direction for all aspects of the Bobby E. Wright (BEW) Behavioral Health Center. The CEO will be responsible for overseeing day to day operations in the delivery of services to BEW members and will ensure that agency staff will provide the highest quality, culturally competent and evidence-based behavioral health services to members served by the agency.

The CEO must be a sound fiscal manager and inspiring leader with the ability to share the vision for the future of BEW. The CEO must be capable of working with a non-profit board of directors and develop a strong strategic plan and ensure its implementation.

The CEO must have strong moral character, the ability to show compassion, empathy and sensitivity to the stigma often given to those with mental health issues.

The CEO must have a powerful sense of cultural diversity and the ability to promote awareness of racial, ethnic, and social issues impacting communities of color.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop short- and long-term service and delivery strategies for planning.
  • Ability to lead and motivate subordinates to ensure staff engagement with members and those within the service community.
  • Develop high level management teams that effectively share agency vision and direction to all staff and the service community.
  • Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired best practice results and meet all contractual and mission-driven initiatives.
  • Develop strong relationships with institutional organizations, resulting in contracts to fund service delivery pursuant to the mission of BEW.
  • Ability to move BEW through the myriad changes within the mental health community.
  • Make high quality investing decisions to advance BEW and increase funding from donors and service linkages. Must know the market BEW is striving to reach and ensure program services meet and or exceed expectations.
  • Ability to engage BEW Board members to ensure support, awareness, and board governance; must frequently communicate areas of need along with opportunities for growth and expansion of the BEW mission.
  • Analyze problematic situations within and without the BEW service community and develop fundamental solutions that are in the best interest of members.
  • Required proficiency in all areas of culturally relevant service delivery.
  • Awareness of the historical perspective of Bobby E. Wright and its impact on the mental health community.
  • Provide staff and culture leadership by creating and maintaining a culture of respect, trust, and openness; fosters a positive work environment in which every staff member can fulfill his/her potential as an employee.

EDUCATION, REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

  • Doctorate or Master level (higher academic level preferred) with a background in social services, health, or mental health.
  • Current licensure or credentials from an accredited institution.
  • Proven experience as CEO or in other high level managerial positions. Minimum of five years’ experience required.
  • Experience in developing short- and long-term strategic planning and implementation.
  • Strong understanding of finance and performance management principles.
  • Strong background in project management, checks, and balances to ensure accountability and enforcement.
  • Proven record of accomplishment in developing strategies for staff retention and career development.

Bobby E. Wright is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

  • Doctorate or Master level with a background in social services, health, or mental health?
  • 5 years proven experience as CEO or in other high level managerial positions?

Education:

  • Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person

 

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