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THE JOB
The Executive Director will serve as a visionary leader for the organization and is responsible for coordinating and expanding various mental health services, ensuring team members are meeting desirable outcomes and providing excellence in service to the communities. They will direct the development of organization-wide goals, policies, and procedures and keep the Governing Board aware of financial conditions, program progress, and the organization’s needs. This job requires financial savvy and organizational development expertise. Implementing strategic plans is essential for this role, as it involves spearheading innovative change. Additionally, the Executive Director must be able to provide policy guidance and ensure compliance with governmental regulations. They will also serve as a representative of TCMHA in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and other key stakeholders.
HOW TO APPLY
For consideration, APPLY by September 30, 2024, at: https://www.calopps.org/tri-city-mental-health-authority/job-20538715
SECURE THE DATES: Interviews are tentatively scheduled for October 15 and October 29, 2024. The first round of interviews will be virtual and the second round of interviews will be in-person. Candidates must be available for both dates.
INQUIRIES? Please contact: Nyla Thompson, Human Resources Analyst at nthompson@tricitymhs.org | (909) 451-6438
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have extensive, in-depth public administration management and leadership experience in the provision of social and/or mental health services and experience administering governmental budgets and implementing public programs, regulations and initiatives. The Executive Director will demonstrate a strong understanding of social, health, and economic community challenges to provide effective care to those who need mental health services. Additionally, this person will be a great leader and manager of people and successfully create a desirable work culture and quality service brand that will deliver excellence in service and recruit and retain top talent—TCMHA’s most valuable asset.
They must be an excellent collaborator and relationship builder and value and demonstrate inclusivity. They will also facilitate partnerships with other agencies in the region and be a liaison between stakeholders, staff, the community, the three cities, and Board members. This individual will demonstrate excellent public speaking and written and verbal communication skills while they present and communicate with key stakeholders. The selected candidate must address issues with poise and diplomacy, while also using their creative thinking skills to produce solutions. Having a passion for equitable mental health services is important, as the organization is committed to meeting the needs of the diverse individuals it serves. Along with the administrative aspects of this role, the ideal candidate will need strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and a proven track record of building a positive work culture that is transparent, puts emphasis on communication, and is empathetic and engaged with its employees.
The next Executive Director will be able to hit the ground running, demonstrating their in-depth knowledge of human health services and leadership abilities from the beginning.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates shall meet one of the six (6) categories of education, training, and experience outlined by the California State Code of Regulations as follows:
Education, Training, and Experience:
There are six (6) categories of education, training, and experience that qualify applicants for the position as follows:
- An administrator who shall have a master’s degree in hospital administration, public health care administration, public administration from an accredited college or university, and who shall have at least three years’ experience in hospital or health care administration, two of which shall have been in the mental health field; or
- A physician and surgeon licensed in the State of California, showing evidence of having completed three years of graduate training in psychiatry as defined in Section 623 to be supplemented by an additional period of two years of training or practice limited to the field of psychiatry, one year of which shall have been administrative experience with a governmental mental health agency; or
- A psychologist who shall be licensed in the State of California and shall possess a doctorate degree in psychology from an institution of higher education. In addition, the psychologist shall have had at least three years of acceptable clinical psychology experience, two years of which shall be governmental health agency administrative experience; or
- A clinical social worker who shall possess a master’s degree in social work, or higher, and shall be a licensed clinical social worker under provisions of the California Business and Professions Code, and shall have had at least five years mental health experience, two years of which shall have been in governmental health agency administration; or
- A marriage, family, and child counselor who shall possess a master’s degree in an approved behavioral science course of study, and who shall be a licensed marriage, family, and child counselor and have received specific instruction, or it’s equivalent, as required for licensure on January 1,1981. In addition, the marriage, family, and child counselor shall have had at least five years of mental health experience, two years of which shall have been administrative experience; or
- A nurse who shall possess a master’s degree in psychiatric or public health nursing and shall be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Board of Registered Nursing in the State of California, and shall have had at least five years mental health experience, two of which shall have been administrative experience. Additional post-baccalaureate experience in a mental health setting may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the educational requirements.
Preferred candidates will have experience in governmental/public sector administration and/or executive leadership. Candidates with a JD in health administration or similar and public administration experience are welcome.
Benefits
EXECUTIVE BENEFITS:
Merit Salary Increases: Annually based on performance, budget availability and Governing Board approval.
Retirement (CalPERS Pension): California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) with retirement formula of 2% @ 55 for Classic Members or 2% @ 62 for PEPRA Members; employee contributes 7.75% for Classic or 6.75% for PEPRA. No Social Security.
Vacation: 200-240 hours per year.
Sick Leave: 88 hours per year with no cap for full-time employees.
Executive Leave: 80 hours per calendar year.
Holidays: 11 paid holidays per calendar year plus an additional 16 hours of floating holidays.
Health Insurance: Medical (Kaiser HMO), dental (MetLife PPO) and vision coverage (EyeMed) of which TCMHA pays 80% of premiums.
Life Insurance: Maximum of $200,000.
Disability Insurance: Tri-City shall pay the full cost of short-term disability, long-term disability, and cancer
insurance policy for the executive employee.
Deferred Compensation (457b): Available to interested employees; no employer match.
Auto Allowance: $500 per month.
Association Dues/Fees: Up to $1,000 per calendar year.
Longevity Pay: $2,500 at 5 years of service; $5,000 at 10-35 milestone years of service.
Flexible Work Schedule: 9/80 or 4/10 hybrid teleworking schedule with Governing Board approval after completing initial 30-90 day onsite/in-person work period.
Special Instructions
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Tri-City Mental Health Authority will make reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you are invited to participate in an examination or interview and have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr-team@tricitymhs.org.
Tri-City Human Resources Department may contact candidates via email or phone. Please pay attention to both forms of communication as information regarding application status may be made by email or phone.
Tri-City does not cover the cost of relocation fees.
HEALTHCARE WORKER MANDATED VACCINATIONS
As a public behavioral health care agency, Tri-City is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our staff and clients. As part of our commitment to maintaining a healthy workplace environment, we have established the following requirements and guidelines:
- Proof of Vaccination: All new hires are required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 upon employment. Alternatively, you may seek an exemption under our Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination policy.
- Booster Doses: Eligible new hires must also receive booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Mask Requirement: Employees may remove their masks in the workplace if they meet the following conditions:
- Receipt of the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine, available from Pfizer, Moderna, or Novavax.
- Receipt of an annual influenza vaccine.
- Submission of proof of both the updated COVID-19 2023-2024 vaccine formula and the annual influenza vaccine to Human Resources.
Please be aware that individuals with an approved exemption must continue to wear masks while at work, as per our COVID-19 policy.