Executive Director (20538715)

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:

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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.