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Chief Executive Officer in Great Falls, Montana at Center For Mental Health
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Chief Executive Officer | Full-Time | Exempt
At this time, we are seeking only candidates with experience working in the Pacific Northwest.
The CEO will report directly to the Governing Board Chair. The Center for Mental Health dba Many Rivers Whole Health (Many Rivers) has an operating budget of approximately $16 million, which includes federal, state, private, and grant funds. There are approximately 150 employees located in Great Falls, Helena, Conrad, and Havre. Many Rivers projects rapid growth because of its recent commitment to the integrated health model of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC).
Many Rivers is proud to have been quick and responsive to the needs of clients for access to quality services and now is turning its attention to developing the infrastructure, culture, and technologies to manage its growth. The next CEO will have the opportunity to sustain the organization’s expansion, diversification of services, and partnerships. While focusing its attention on critical core issues that have emerged since the CCBHC transformation.
A primary objective is workforce resilience, creatively addressing issues related to employee recruitment, professional development, employee retention, team building, and accountability factors. Of importance is establishing a culture of clear and transparent communication whereby employees in multiple locations experience equal connection to Many Rivers’ core mission.
The CEO will focus on administrative and operational efficiencies to enhance a flexible workforce, cross-collaboration, and communications at all levels of the organization. Also, critical for long-term success, the next leader will invest in technological infrastructure to assist Many Rivers leaders to better anticipate the costs of delivery and access to services. While navigating multiple and complex funding streams as well as environmental uncertainties. Overall, the CEO will have the opportunity to serve as a leader in connecting Many Rivers’ mission and values to a healthy organizational culture and best practices.
Job Responsibilities:
- Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
- Oversee MRWH operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources consistent with MRWH mission.
- Implement instructions and policies of the Governing Board.
- Recommend policies, procedures, and practices for proper administration to the Board.
- Makes recommendations based on appropriate research and impartial analysis; responsible for maintenance of MRWH policies and procedures manuals; supports Board policies and decisions; represents the interest of the Board in all MRWH/community relationships.
- Recruits, appoints, and directs the affairs of MRWH personnel either directly or through subordinate MRWH employees.
- Focus on strategic planning efforts with senior leadership and Governing Board members.
- Advise the Governing Board of the financial conditions, future needs of MRWH programs, and make recommendations for program needs to achieve budgeted financial objectives.
- Supervises maintenance and expansion of MRWH management information systems.
- Maintains contact with governmental agencies and legislative bodies and generates funding through all appropriate resources.
- Enforces the performance of agreements and contracts to which MRWH is a party.
- Supervises the administration of capital improvement programs, expansion of services and long-range planning; with appropriate members of the staff to integrate the services of MRWH with other health, welfare, and educational programs to effectively utilize all appropriate resources.
- Consults with and provides leadership, information, and education to the community and professional groups in broad areas of behavioral health.
- Exercises managerial supervision over professional, technical, and administrative personnel directly or through subordinate employees.
- Removes, discharges, or changes in the position of MRWH employees for better functioning of MRWH.
- Reports to the MRWH Governing Board members.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of business administration, laws, regulations, and policies of general management practices such as setting goals and procedures; administering a budget; developing work plans and priorities; coordinating services with other agencies; techniques of supervision; fiscal management practices; and modern administrative and supervisory methods and procedures. Ability to plan, organize and develop a behavioral health program to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the MRWH employees and community groups; to work closely with allied disciplines and to speak effectively before lay and professional audiences.
To be successful in leading MRWH, the ideal candidate should demonstrate:
Integrity & Trust: Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidence; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent for personal gain.
Ethics & Values: Adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.
Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
Business Acumen: Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, finances, practices, trends, and information affecting the business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
Written Communication: Can write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
Presentation Skills: Is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, and direct reports; is effective both internally and externally for controversial topics; commands attention and can manage group processes during the presentation; can change tactics midstream when something isn't working.
Negotiating: Can negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; can settle differences with minimum disruption; can win concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and forceful as well as diplomatic; gain trust quickly of other parties to the negotiations; has a good sense of timing.
Motivating Others: Creates a climate in which people want to do their best; can motivate many kinds of direct reports and team members; can assess each person’s hot button and use it to get the best out of them; pushes tasks and decisions down; empowers others; invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility; makes each individual feel their work is important; is someone people like working for and with.
Command Skills: Relishes leading; takes unpopular stands if necessary; encourages direct and tough debate but isn't afraid to end-and move on; is viewed for direction in a crisis; faces adversity head on; energized by tough challenges.
Education & Experience:
- Hold a minimum of a Master's degree in related fields to support complex decision making is required.
- Six years’ experience in Behavioral Health field preferred, with 6 years in senior level administration and supervision is required.
- Currently working as a behavioral executive, i.e. CEO at a Behavioral Health facility or as a Director of Behavioral Health facility.
- A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
- An advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.
- Working knowledge of operations and financial management, and marketing methods.
- Ability to travel a minimum of 10% of the time.
- OR equivalent combination of education and work experience in behavioral health administration.
MRWH is not accepting unsolicited assistance from recruitment search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Competitive salary and will be discussed prior to an interview.
All Positions at Many Rivers Whole Health must pass Background Checks and Motor Vehicle Record checks.
About Us:
Since 1976, we have been dedicated to 14 counties in Montana and seek to serve a variety of both individuals and groups in all settings. We define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace, school place and financial stressors — alongside those of chronic, severe disabling behavioral health conditions. with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.
We are committed to recruiting qualified employees, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of clients living in our 14 counties. Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for clients and employer of choice for employees and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity, safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, and great work environment.
Our Mission: Many Rivers Whole Health partners with people and communities to serve the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – by providing expertise in wellness, mental health, and substance use disorders, addressing prevention and treatment with a recovery-based approach.
Vision: To be a community based, highly respected organization known for excellence in mental health and addiction recovery services, offering compassionate, client-focused, professional support.
Our Values: Ambassador of Many Rivers, Own it, Individuals Matter, Create Joy, Embrace Change, Show Up. Step In.
About Great Falls:
Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Many Rivers Whole Health is an excellent choice for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Many Rivers Whole Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.