CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Chief Executive Officer, Community Mental Health
SALARY:
$118,023.26 - $167,983.90
DEPARTMENT:
Community Mental Health
Closing Date:
When Position is Filled
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FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: At-Will
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Serves as Chief Executive and Administrative Officer for the Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) Agency. Ensures program integrity and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutory regulatory guidelines, including Medicaid Regulations as a Managed Care Organization and adherence to the Michigan Mental Health Code. Manages the budget and ensures all financial decisions and records adhere to policy guidelines established by the Board of Commissioners, MCCMH Board, the Macomb County Executive’s Office, and applicable County policies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads a provider service network that supports Macomb County citizens with intellectual/developmental disabilities, adults with mental illness, children with serious emotional disturbance, and persons with substance use disorders.
Serves as the spokesperson and is the liaison between the Board of Commissioners and Macomb County Executive’s Office, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Substance Use Disorder, Community Providers for MCCMH’s Medicaid, Healthy Michigan, and General Fund consumers.
Provides direction and supervision of MCCMH operations.
Implements and reviews Managed Care Requirements per MDHHS contract (including seven administrative management functions: General, Financial, Information Systems, Provider Network, Utilization, Consumer Services, and Quality Management).
Formulates proposed policy and implements clinical, financial, and operational plans.
Communicates and collaborates with various community groups such as consumer groups, elected officials, state and federal agency representatives, and staff.
Provides oversight for the development and implementation of clinical services program management and contract/fiscal management.
Maintains commitment to protect, enhance, and uphold recipient’s rights, person-centered planning, and consumer-driven approaches.
Oversees the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of MCCMH Agency staff and contractors.
Provides reports to the MCCMH Board regarding the status of programs and services, fiscal operations, and other related matters.
Represents the MCCMH Board with appropriate government bodies, service constituent groups, the media, and the public.
Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience
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Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field
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Five (5) years of experience working as an executive in mental health or human services
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Five (5) years of experience in an administrative leadership capacity in a mental health or substance abuse community-based organization
Preferred Education and Experience
Required Licenses or Certifications
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:
Knowledge of:
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Principles of Community Mental Health behavioral and substance abuse services
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Principles and priorities utilized by a variety of mental health professions
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Administrative management and supervision of behavioral health and/or substance abuse programs
Skill in:
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Effective written and verbal communication
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Using good professional judgment for the welfare and safety of our consumers
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Organization and time management
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Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
Ability to:
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Collaborative: Approaches all situations with a teamwork and solution focused mindset demonstrated through active participation in meetings, volunteering to assist teammates and other departments as appropriate. Examples include participation in internal and external committees, subcommittees, process improvement groups or other multi-organizational initiatives
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Accountable: Takes ownership and empowers others to do the same as evidenced by identifying solutions and acting on job responsibilities and organizational objectives, daily
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Respectful: Treats people with dignity while honoring individual differences demonstrated through use of positive and encouraging statements and/or interactions to, about and/or with colleagues and persons served; evidenced by supervisor observation, feedback from other department staff and leadership
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Supervise and direct the work of staff
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, Administrators, Department Heads, staff, union officials, and the public
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Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
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Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
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Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
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Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
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Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
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Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
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Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
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Work independently
