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Executive Director - Virginia Advocates United Leading Together (VA)Posted 12/22/2011 Virginia Advocates United Leading Together (VAULT) is looking for an exciting, motivating Executive Director. VAULT is a statewide non-profit 501(c) (3) organization that brings diverse groups together to advocate on behalf of people with disabilities in Virginia. VAULT’s mission is to give and receive awareness, knowledge, advocacy, and support so those living with disabilities can direct their lives, use their strengths to live fulfilling lives, and be active participating members of their communities. During 2010, a group of 13 leaders from Virginia disability groups and organizations came together to form a statewide, cross-disability non-profit organization to bring people with disabilities together for public policy decision-making at the local, state and regional levels. People with disabilities, groups and organizations make up the board of directors for VAULT, including:
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. The successful candidate must have experience, skills, abilities and/or working knowledge of:
Preferred qualifications for the Executive Director are:
Priority consideration will be given to a candidate with a disability. This position is grant funded for 30 hours per week. The salary range is $29,000 – $35,000 with no health benefits. VAULT’s office is located in Richmond, Virginia. The position is open until filled. If interested, please submit a cover letter and a resume to:
VAULT is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Executive Director - Consumer Quality Initiatives (MA)Posted 11/9/2011 Consumer Quality Initiatives (CQI) is seeking an experienced, strategic thinking, entrepreneurial, and visionary executive director who will help guide CQI into its next level of development. Candidates who have lived experience with a mental health condition and recovery (consumers) are especially encouraged to apply. The new executive director will help the organization develop new partnership and contract opportunities in order to deepen and expand CQI's research and evaluation initiatives. Successful candidates will have five to ten years of demonstrated success in nonprofit management and in developing new revenue-generating opportunities; have experience with growing an organization and developing consumer leadership; and have a strong interest in using research and evaluation to affect behavioral health policy change. For the complete position profile and application guidelines, visit: http://www.tsne.org/jobs/CQI. CQI's mission is to develop opportunities for the meaningful involvement of consumers and family members in all aspects of mental health research and program evaluation. CQI aims to study issues that are relevant to the community, initiate changes to improve the system for all, and narrow the gap between research/evaluation and practice. CQI conducts research and evaluation projects that utilize a community-based Participatory Action Research approach, a collaborative method that equitably involves all partnering organizations and consumers in the research process and recognizes the unique strengths that each brings. We hope you will pass the Position Profile on to potential candidates, or to people who may know of candidates. We are also including a short job announcement (see below) that we hope you can help us publicize on bulletin boards, web sites, list serves, and social networking sites. For more information about CQI, you can direct people to CQI's website at http://www.cqi-mass.org. Chief Executive Officer - Thresholds (Chicago IL)Posted 11/1/2011 ORGANIZATION: Thresholds ABOUT THRESHOLDS Thresholds is the oldest and largest organization in Illinois delivering community based services to people with severe and persistent mental illness. For more than 50 years, Thresholds has served the Greater Chicagoland community. With its diverse array of services, this venerable organization reaches the most vulnerable populations. More than 6,000 people annually depend on Thresholds to help reclaim their lives and live more independently. Nearly 800 Thresholds members reside in agency housing and outreach staff makes another 155,000 visits to members living in the community. Thresholds strives to be in the forefront of community-based mental health services. Throughout its existence it either has offered programs which research has proven to be successful or has introduced innovative approaches for better addressing the challenges of community life for individuals with mental illnesses. Thresholds offers assertive community treatment, award-winning supported employment programs, housing and center-based programs. In addition Thresholds offers programs targeted at young adults, mothers, individuals in need of integrated dual diagnosis treatment, the homeless, those with criminal justice involvement, the deaf and veterans. Thresholds believes in the power of research. The Thresholds Dartmouth Institute is a fully-staffed research and training center operated by Thresholds. The Institute works in tandem with several academic research partners around the country, most notably the Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center as well as with the University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Chicago, Northwestern University and the University of Massachusetts. THE OPPORTUNITY Thresholds has proven, as a community-focused, evidence based service provider, that high quality programs can lead to the recovery of members. Yet, these outcomes, these stories of recovery, have never been more at risk than in the current environment. Professionals in the field as well as the more inspired legislative leaders at state and federal levels know that insufficient funding of At the same time, there is a growing acknowledgment that mental health problems are health problems – public health problems more specifically. Many believe that the system of healthcare providers is becoming a new, emergent system that can no longer be significantly improved merely by funding the discrete pieces. In the future, with healthcare reform measures more fully implemented, public and private funding sources are more likely to realize their desired outcomes, economic and political, by working with these emergent systems and the complex health problems they are set up to solve. Thresholds is in a position to demonstrate real solutions within this new system. Thresholds will face at least two financial issues under these scenarios. The first is the need to balance the budget without depriving individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses of essential services. As long as government is the major funding source, and cuts in service occur, funding for services will be in jeopardy. The second is the changing method of payments, moving from public grants to fee-for-service and managed care models which pay for only a portion THE POSITION Reporting to the Board of Directors of Thresholds, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has overall responsibility for the implementation of policies, programs and operations of the organization. The CEO is the public face of Thresholds and thereby provides leadership in advocacy, public policy, resource development and community involvement activities. An important function of this position is to be a visible, consultative leader in resolving problems affecting members of the population with severe mental illnesses. The CEO is responsible for an organizational culture that values professional training and development, the promulgation of innovative problem-solving and adaptability in managing through a changing and complex external healthcare environment. Thresholds has over 800 employees, a current annual operating budget in excess of $49 million and total assets of nearly $40 million. The CEO is responsible for the financial oversight, general business and program development of Thresholds. Under his or her oversight, all standards and regulations of the Illinois Department of Human Services Office of Mental Health, Department of Children and Family Services, Council on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and other accrediting, governmental and funding bodies THE CANDIDATE PROFILE We seek an experienced professional with a proven track record of accomplishment leading mission-driven organizations, facing multiple challenges, successfully leading change in an organization and managing highly qualified human service providers. This person must be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to recovery from severe and persistent mental Proven leadership ability to bring passion, vision, direction, business acumen and inspiration to an organization is required. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership qualities highlighted by a history of being a dynamic communicator of ideas and by maintaining a presence in human service and philanthropic communities. We seek in this person a big-picture thinker with This individual should be an innovator, a strategic thinker and a problem-solver. She or he must be able to demonstrate effective management approaches in building consensus, visioning solutions to problems and acting with decisiveness. A commitment to best practices in professional and management development should be a distinguishing factor in the candidate's career. The successful candidate must also be able to demonstrate an understanding and ability to work with a wide variety of constituents and stakeholders including members, donors, families, community groups, political leaders and others with diverse needs and interests. To apply, please send a current resume and letter of interest to Kittleman & Associates, LLC at resumes@kittleman.net. For more information please visit our website at www.kittleman.net or Thresholds at www.thresholds.org. Recovery Services Specialist LASMO (LA)Posted 10/26/2011 www.magellanhealth.com (Job Listing #11930) Job Summary The Recovery and Resiliency Specialist will provide work to develop, sustain, and expand peer-run programs in communities and provider settings. This position will work closely with advocacy organizations and other stakeholders to promote recovery for consumers at all levels. Essential Functions:
Non-Essential Functions: Performs related and other duties as required and special projects as assigned. Minimum Requirements: TO APPLY: Please visit www.magellanhealth.com under Join Our Team / Job Search for requisition 11930 for further information and to apply online. Director, Recovery and Resiliency - Baton Rouge (LA)Posted 10/26/2011 www.magellanhealth.com (Job Listing #11929) Job Summary The Director will provide leadership on developing services and programs that promote the resiliency and recovery of adults with mental health and/or substance abuse problems. This position will ensure adherence and implementation of Louisiana system principles throughout the adult service system. This position will also oversee the expansion of peer-operated and peer-delivered services. In addition to providing technical assistance and training, this person will serve as Magellan’s spokesperson at external meeting related to recovery, resiliency, and consumer leadership. Essential Functions:
Minimum Requirements: Preferred Qualifications: Education: Advanced degree in Health and Human Services, Business Administration or Public Policy areas preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
TO APPLY: Please visit www.magellanhealth.com under Join Our Team / Job Search for requisition 11929 for further information and to apply online. Executive Director - Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Network of Minnesota (MN)Posted 10/20/2011 CSN is a 501(c)(3) organization run by people who have experienced psychiatric disorders. We serve adults in every county in Minnesota, providing support, education and advocacy to our peers, family members, mental health providers, policy makers and the general public. In 1994, a small group of Minnesotans who had grown increasingly dissatisfied with the mental health system founded CSN to promote alternatives to traditional mental health care practices. Inspired by a national movement that focused on recovery and honored the personal experiences of every person affected by a mental health disorder, CSN is a leading expert in the consumer/survivor movement. CSN’s mission is to transform, empower and build connections in our communities by promoting recovery and wellness. We are dedicated to individual empowerment, education, community building and systems change to achieve a world free of discrimination. To learn more about the CSN, please visit our website at www.mhcsn.org Major Duties
The major duties described above should not be construed as a detailed statement of duties and responsibilities. The Executive Director will be required to perform many other job-related functions necessary to assure the success of Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Network of Minnesota. Qualifications
The successful candidate will have demonstrated the following qualifications or experience: Required:
Preferred:
Work Structure Reports to: Board of Directors Application Process Qualified candidates may apply by sending the following application packet:
Close date: October 7, 2011 Completed application packets should be to the attention of: Consumer Survivor Network Or Email to: edsearch@mhcsn.mn Please direct all questions to edsearch@mhcsn.org Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Network of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. CSN's policy is to prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or age. Magellan Health Services
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