Chief Executive Officer

SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Chief Executive Officer If an applicant requests that their application for the Chief Executive Officer position remain confidential, the contents of the application will be reviewed and considered by the Board of Directors (or subcommittee thereof) in a closed session of a Board or subcommittee meeting. If the applicant does not request confidentiality, such review and consideration will take place in an open meeting pursuant to the Michigan Open Meetings Act. All applicant interviews will be held in an open meeting of the Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority Board of Directors or a subcommittee thereof. The applicant may select their choice on the SCCMHA Employment Application. Pay is negotiable and commensurate with experience. Relocation assistance may be considered for qualified candidates! SCCMHA offers comprehensive health coverage. For a complete listing of benefits, click the SCCMHA Employment Link here.

POSITION SUMMARY

Chief Executive Officer for Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA). Reports to the twelve-member SCCMHA Board of Directors and provides management of broad range of public community mental health services to individuals with mental illness and individuals with a developmental disability. Assists board in policy development. Manages program development and service delivery within board policy, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services policies, procedures, and contract guidelines, the Michigan Mental Health Code, MI Public Health Code and Michigan Social Welfare Act. This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery-based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumers in the recovery process.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

Works in normal office environment with usual pressures of managing a large organization and dealing with time constraints. Because of multiple building sites that comprise the offices of SCCMHA, the need to meet with other leadership and staff members and/or groups, it is common to drive to several locations, sometimes in bad weather. Occasional exposure to consumers with potential physical illness for disruptive, aggressive behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or closely related Human Services field and solid knowledge of Behavioral Health Care and administration in a managed care environment.

Experience:

Seven (7) years progressively responsible community mental health management experience, with at least 4 years in senior management roles. Ideally preferred senior management experience was with behavioral health organizations with at least $70 Million in revenue.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Michigan Driver's license with a good driving record.