The Opportunity The Mental Health Association of Maryland is conducting a national search for its next Chief Executive Officer. This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the country's most storied mental health advocacy organizations at a pivotal moment in behavioral health policy, funding, and public awareness. The incoming CEO will inherit a strong organizational foundation, a dedicated team, and deep statewide relationships built over more than a century of mission-driven work.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing visionary strategic leadership and setting organizational direction in partnership with the Board; serving as the organization's chief external spokesperson across all programs, partnerships, and mission areas Overseeing all programs including Mental Health First Aid Maryland, Older Adults Vibrant Minds, Healthy New Moms, Children's Mental Health Matters, the Consumer Quality Team, and Brain Futures; leading a talented staff team and building organizational capacity Driving fundraising and development strategy to grow and diversify revenue; managing a $6.4M annual budget and ensuring financial health and sustainability; and deepening MHAMD's coalitions, partnerships, and relationships across government, community, programmatic, and private sector partners statewide.

The Candidate Experience and qualifications:

Senior nonprofit or mission-driven organizational leadership experience as a CEO, Executive Director, or C-suite equivalent (including COO, CPO, or comparable roles with organizational scope), with demonstrated board accountability and P&L responsibility Proven track record managing multi-program organizations and leading high-performing staff teams Experience leading or overseeing multi-program organizations spanning advocacy, education, training, and community-based programs; experience in public policy and government relations a strong plus Strong fundraising and development experience, including cultivation of individual donors, foundations, and government contracts Exceptional communications and public speaking skills; ability to serve as a credible external spokesperson

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

Deep knowledge of the behavioral health or mental health landscape in Maryland, the mid-Atlantic region, or nationally; experience building coalitions and partnerships across government, advocacy, community, education, training, and programmatic areas; an understanding of how advocacy and program work strengthen each other; a demonstrated commitment to reducing stigma and advancing health equity; and a graduate degree in public health, social work, public policy, nonprofit management, or a related field.