Chief Executive Officer

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Options Counseling and Family Services, founded in 1991 in Florence, Oregon, has since expanded to serve fourteen counties in western Oregon. Headquartered in Eugene, we provide quality mental health and family preservation services to diverse communities. Committed to supporting health, safety, and empowerment.

Benefits

Options offer these benefits to our full-time employees (full-time is any employee working 30 hours per week) company-paid health/vision and dental, long-term disability, and life insurance; for a full list of all benefits, please view our website: https://options.org/careers/benefits.
 

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they have every one of the qualifications as described. We are most interested in finding the best candidate and our hiring processes are centered on assessing candidates based on diverse experience. Please let us know if you have questions.

Position Overview

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the strategic and operational leader of the agency, reporting directly to the Board of Directors. The CEO is responsible for setting and executing the vision for sustainable growth, financial stewardship, program innovation, and community impact.

This role requires a proven track record in nonprofit leadership, with expertise in social service program development, behavioral health services, and financial oversight at the CEO, COO, or CFO, Senior Director level. The CEO must be able to define and demonstrate strategic vision with clear examples of how to enhance and expand the agency’s model of care while ensuring fiscal sustainability.

The CEO will lead with a mission-driven approach, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture that upholds justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI). This role also requires the ability to build strong relationships with staff, leadership, and community partners while maintaining a deep commitment to social services and behavioral health care.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Growth

• Develops and executes a strategic vision to ensure high quality of services delivery, financial sustainability, and organizational impact.

• Identifies growth opportunities, including expansion of programs, partnerships, and funding sources.

• Works closely with the Board to define agency priorities and ensure alignment with the mission.

• Leads the development of a long-term financial strategy, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.

• Champions a data-driven approach to measure organizational success and improve service outcomes.

Advocacy

• Maintains connections to local, state, and federal policy discussions affecting behavioral health and social services.

• Actively engages in provider networks (e.g., Oregon Council on Behavioral Health) to advocate for system-wide improvements.

• Supports relationships with legislators, funding agencies, and regulatory bodies to influence policy changes that support the agency’s mission.

Community & Client Engagement

• Serves as the primary spokesperson for the agency, ensuring strong relationships with funders, government agencies, and community partners.

• Builds and strengthens partnerships with organizations in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, workforce development, and public health.

• Actively engages with community members and stakeholders to ensure services align with the needs of all clients.

• Ensure client voices are represented in organizational decision-making and service planning.

Financial Oversight & Sustainability

• Provides executive leadership in financial planning, ensuring fiscal sustainability through sound decision-making and oversight.

• Collaborates with the CFO to monitor financial reports and adjust strategies to achieve financial results in all areas of service, to preserve or contribute to a healthy cash reserve for sustainability of the agency for its communities served and employees.

• Leads strategic funding efforts, including government contracts, grants, and donor engagement

• Ensures financial transparency and accountability, working closely with the Board to review budgets and financial strategies.

• Develop long-term revenue strategies, including diversified funding sources and sustainable financial models.

Program Development & Innovation

• Identifies opportunities to expand and enhance service offerings based on emerging community needs and funding opportunities.

• Works with the COO and leadership team to ensure high-quality program implementation and evaluation.

• Leads evidence-based program development, ensuring services align with industry best practices.

• Oversees the integration of trauma-informed care and behavioral health best practices across programs.

Staff Leadership & Organizational Culture

• Leads and mentors the executive team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

• Ensures staff engagement through regular communication, leadership development, and professional growth opportunities.

• Upholds JEDI principles, ensuring an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees.

• Leads staff engagement efforts, including town halls, quarterly staff meetings, direct staff interactions, and professional development initiatives.

• Promotes a strong internal leadership pipeline, supporting succession planning and leadership training programs.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Minimum of 10 years in executive leadership roles, with at least 3 years at the CEO, COO, CFO or Senior Director level.

• Deep expertise in social services, behavioral health, and financial management, with demonstrated success in nonprofit operations, budgeting, and strategic planning.

• Strong track record in funding, grants, and financial sustainability strategies.

• Demonstrated experience leading multi-million-dollar budgets with diverse funding sources.

• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that align with mission and fiscal sustainability.

• Expertise in state and federal regulations related to behavioral health, housing, and social services.

• Strong relationship-building skills with government agencies, funders, consumers, and community partners.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in Public Administration, Business, Social Work, or related field.

• Experience leading organizations through significant growth and change.

• Knowledge of Oregon’s behavioral health system, Medicaid funding, and nonprofit governance.

• Fluency in Spanish and English preferred.

• Preferably experience in the Pacific Northwest Region.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinker – Ability to define clear strategic priorities and execute measurable outcomes.
• Financial Acumen – Strong budget management, grant oversight, and financial sustainability skills.
• Mission-Driven – Deep passion for social services, ensuring a people-first approach.
• Innovative Leader – Strong ability to drive organizational innovation and program development.
• Collaborative Communicator – Engages with staff, community, consumers, and stakeholders with transparency and authenticity.
• Equity & Inclusion Champion – Ensures services and workplace culture reflect JEDI principles.

Compensation & Benefits

Options prioritizes the well-being and financial security of employees. The agency offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees (30+ hours per week), with 100% employer-paid coverage for:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Full coverage for your healthcare needs

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for work-life balance

• Life Insurance – Financial protection

• Long-Term Disability Insurance – Income protection for extended absences

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) – Employer-funded to help with medical costs

• Additional Voluntary Benefits – Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA), Dependent Care (DCE), Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

• Options also offer wellness incentives, including quarterly reimbursement for activities that promote health and well-being

• Comprehensive retirement plan, and professional development opportunities

• Generous paid time off and family-friendly policies

Options is committed to supporting our team with exceptional benefits, career development, and a strong sense of purpose