Employment Opportunities
Associate Director
Mental Health Association of San Francisco
The Associate Director will lead and oversee the day-to-day functioning of the organization including managing administrative, programmatic and operational functions of the Association. The Associate Director will directly supervise 2 full-time and 1 part-time staff (Outreach and Training Coordinator, Policy and Programs Associate, and Administrative Manager) and indirectly supervise 1 full time and 3 part-time staff and several college interns and other volunteers. download full job announcement PDF
Vice-President
Mental Health America of the Heartland
Strong dynamic mental health advocacy organization seeks Vice-President to provide guidance, support and team and program coordination/integration to highly competent long-tenured staff operating public and professional education, information and referral, mental illness and suicide prevention, peer support, system and individual advocacy, permanent supportive housing and housing technical assistance programs.
Position requires a Master’s degree in Human Services field; a minimum of 5-years experience in program and staff oversight; solid knowledge of mental health and wellness, and mental illness, treatment and recovery; experience in working with persons with mental illness and their service providers; working knowledge of mental health and social service delivery systems in Kansas and Missouri; strong communication, interpersonal and public speaking skills. Budgeting, grants writing, and grants management experience; and knowledge of U.S. HUD regulations and financing highly desired. Salary range $45-$55,000 DOE; full benefits; E.O.E.
Send application form (available at www.mhah.org), resume, and cover letter detailing qualifications, management/supervisory style, and salary expectations to 739 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas 66101 or fax (913) 281-3977 by June 19, 2009. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Commissioner
Kentucky Department for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addiction Services
The Kentucky Department for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addiction Services is seeking a Commissioner. This position is located in Frankfort, Kentucky and reports directly to the Secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
Responsibilities: The Commissioner is responsible for policy making and the administration of all programs within the department which include mental health, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse. The Commissioner has direct oversight of a $465,000,000 budget, 2,500 staff and 17 facilities including; 3 Psychiatric Hospitals, 10 Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/MR), 2 Nursing Care Facilities, 1 Forensic Psychiatric Hospital and 1 Residential Substance Abuse Program. These facilities have an average daily census of 1,200 clients and will serve over 9,000 clients in SFY 2009. The current census falls between 30-200 individuals. Responsibilities also include collaborating and partnering in the planning and delivery of services with the state’s 14 private, not for profit, mental health and intellectual disabilities regional boards. All activities of the Department include the assurance of quality improvement and oversight of the funding provided for program administration and service.
Desired Attributes: Candidates for this position will possess a passion for moving individual programs toward consumer and family driven, community-based and recovery oriented systems of care, services and support.
Desired Qualifications: The position requires executive management experience, preferably in the field of public mental health, intellectual disabilities and/or substance abuse. A graduate degree in a discipline related to mental health, and/or business, health care or public administration is preferred. Candidates should have demonstrated leadership skills and abilities in planning, organizational behavior and innovation. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in working effectively with consumers, advocacy groups, contractors, legislators and other agencies.
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a resume by electronic mail stating their qualifications, experience, work history and minimum salary expectations by June 24, 2009 to: eric.friedlander@ky.gov.
Executive Director
Detroit/Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency
The City of Detroit and the County of Wayne through the Detroit-Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency are recruiting an Executive Director for the Agency located in Southeastern Michigan. The Agency, contracted with the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH), manages services for persons with severe mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse.
Qualified applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Human Services, Social Services, Mental Health, Hospital Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field. AND
- Have a minimum of at least five (5) years of full-time paid experience in a Human Services or Mental Health agency with an annual budget of at least $30 million as director or other executive level management position in a community mental health setting, and managed care environment.
- In addition, experience in quality assurance, grant writing, community resource development, contract management, management information systems and healthcare finance is preferred.
- The Executive Director serves as the sole employee of the Detroit-Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency Board of Directors and is responsible as the Chief Executive Officer for the operational implementation of Board policy, operating procedures and overall management of a $528 million budget.
Salary is commensurate with experience
(Range $150,000 - $200,000)
Please forward resume, application, questionnaire and work portfolio,
no later than Friday, June 26, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. to:
Application and Questionnaire are available at: http://waynecounty.wc/mycounty/jobs.aspx
Attn: Jody A. Connally (recruit1@co.wayne.mi.us)
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