Chief Executive Officer

Western Montana Mental Health Center (WMMHC) is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to define, communicate and lead the implementation and sustainable of vision and mission for the organization.  This position directs overall budget and strategic planning to meet objectives of short- and long-range goals. The CEO acts as a positive role model through good work ethic, fairness, flexibility, and commitment to appropriate and direct communications; demonstrates energy and enthusiasm for Western’s mission and vision. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a compassionate, mission-driven, and experienced leader to fill this full-time position. The CEO will directly support their leadership team and provide indirect support to all of staff. They will report to and work collaboratively with WMMHC’s committed Board of Directors.

CEO Position is open until filled.  Applications received before September 30, 2024, will be considered. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Visioning:

• Serves Western as a corporate and community ambassador and role model, reflecting the Western vision and leadership competency to serve all local and county needs.
• Understands and assumes primary role in establishing the corporate culture as an organization which recognizes and honors each individual and their contributions to the success of Western Montana Mental Health Center.
• Monitors legislative developments and responds accordingly.
• Promotes communication in partnership with the Director through a variety of means to inform staff of events, program development and changes, etc.
• Provides leadership, information and education for lay and professional groups in the broad areas of mental and behavioral health.

Operational Management:

• With the Executive Team, develops and annually reviews corporate policies and procedures that support the mission, vision and values. Addresses legal and/or liability issues that arise concerning Western, its programs, staff and Board of Directors.
• Responsible for final approval of union contract negotiations.
• In collaboration with the Human Resources Director ensures consistency of application of personnel policies and procedures. Serves as the final decision maker for employee grievances.
• Oversees the maintenance and obtainment of physical properties of Western and that they are maintained in a sound, safe and sanitary condition and good repair and operating condition.
• Provides final signatures for all major negotiation and acquisitions with the approval of the Board of Directors.
• Provides guidance, direction, and authorization to carry out major plans and procedures that are consistent with established policies and approval of Board of Directors.
• Supports compliance with quality improvement and assurance initiatives, standards and practices to maintain appropriate licensure and provide quality service to clients.
• Reviews operating results of Western and compares them to established objects and ensures that appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results.

Executive Team & Board Oversight:

• Leads the executive team and is responsible for leading all aspects of operations including strategic planning, daily operations, public relationships, financial sustainability, and compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Provides consultative leadership and technical consultation to the Board of Directors.
• Provides exemplary leadership to Western including, but not limited to: Team and leadership selection, vision alignment, leadership mentoring, performance management and strategic corporate guidance.
• Recruits, hires and supervises direct reports including performance evaluation, compliance insurance, policy and process adherence, and meeting organizational objectives.

Fiscal Management:

• Oversees the adequacy and soundness of our financial position including asset management, budget oversight, and fiscal accountability. Pursues all opportunities for financial growth and provides viable solutions to complex financial challenges to ensure the financial health of the organization.
• Advises the Board of Directors of financial conditions and future needs of Western and its various programs and makes such recommendations for consideration.
• Directs preparation of an annual organization-wide budget for review by the Board of Directors that illustrates expected revenues, expenditures, and reasons for variances with plans to address variances in the future. Maintains strong relationships with state and federal partners and legislative bodies to generate funding through all appropriate resources. Supports compliance with all employment and fiduciary laws, standards and practices to assure full accountability throughout the organization.

Program Development and Oversight:

• Establishes and enforces the performance of agreements and contracts to which Western is a party; supervises the administration of capital improvement programs, expansion of services, and long-range planning.
• Integrates the services of Western with other health, welfare and educational programs to effectively utilize all resources to the end that the purposes of Western may be achieved.
• Reviews and directs appropriate corrective action upon reports and recommendations of regulatory and inspecting agencies to assure that Western is in conformity with their requirements.
• Dispenses advice, guidance, direction and authorization to carry out major plans and procedures consistent with established policies and Board approval.
• Represents Western in the mental and behavioral health communities throughout Montana.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Education and Experience:

• Graduated from an accredited college with a masters degree required.
• Medical degree (M.D./D.O.) or doctoral degree (Ph.D./Ed.D.) preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of increasing management responsibility in a similar role with a record of achieving long-term growth and success in the health and human services or similar fields

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have transformative financial management skills to ensure long-term financial stability for the organization.
• Must be able to identify, enhance, and execute all daily operational functions of the organization.
• Able to read, analyze and interpret complex theories and business practices and utilize best practices and data collection and interpretation. Must be able to respond logically to a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Able to utilize mathematical skills such as probability, statistical inference and ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical work situations.
• Must be able to understand and interpret laws and regulations related to or pertaining to a mental health program.
• Must have reasoning ability to define problems, collect appropriate data and information, establish facts, conduct investigations and draw valid conclusions that can be utilized to conduct further education and training experience.
• Display a confident comfort level presenting to groups of people or individuals at top levels of management, Board of Directors, legislative members or in community forums.
• Ability to write and conduct speeches and/or publish articles to effectively represent Western.
• Must have a confident comfort level to mediate conflicts among employees or community partners.