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Project Director ( VA) Project Director, STAR Center - Arlington VAPosted 5/4/2012 Job DescriptionPurpose: The Project Director will have primary responsibility for the overall program implementation, monitoring and evaluation of consumer support project activities. The Project Director/STAR Center Director is a member of the NAMI Senior Management Team and works closely with the SAMHSA GPO staff to ensure deadlines are met and that resources are used responsibility and effectively. Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
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Consumer/Family Relations Manager - Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services (BHCS) (CA)Posted 4/18/2012 The Health Care Services Agency of Alameda County, Department of Behavioral Health Care Services (BHCS), is currently seeking a highly dynamic manager to lead the Consumer Relations Program. This is an exciting career opportunity for mental health consumers to meaningfully participate and be involved in key areas necessary to transform the behavioral health system to a recovery vision. Here we strive to maximize the wellness, recovery, and resiliency of those who develop or are experiencing serious mental health, alcohol or drug concerns. Through the provision of mental health and substance use disorder services by county staff, private providers and community based organizations, we work toward creating a more integrated, culturally competent, consumer and family-empowered system of care that emphasizes community-wide participation, prevention, wellness, recovery and resiliency. Our mission, vision and core values were developed in collaboration with stakeholders throughout the community to help shape the future of behavioral health services in Alameda County. Employees within the BHCS are proud of the system of care they have built together. Only through exemplifying the following values will we be successful: ACBHCS Access - Where every door is the right door for welcoming people with complex needs; Consumer and Family Empowerment - Through shared decision-making best practices, that clinically produce effective outcomes; Best Practices - Business excellence that uses public resources cost-effectively; Health and Wellness - By integrating emotional, spiritual and physical health care; Culturally Responsive - Appropriate services built on the strengths and life experiences of culturally diverse consumers and their families; Social Inclusion - utilizing advocacy and education to eliminate stigma, discrimination, isolation, and misunderstanding of persons with mental illness and substance abuse. The mission, vision and values are guiding BHCS in program development and service delivery decision-making to make the behavioral health care system of care stronger, more accessible, and more self-sustainable. If you are interested in contributing your talents to make a difference in the quality of life for mental health consumers and their family members and you are a consumer who has received services in the public and/or private mental health system and have knowledge of the concepts of self-help, peer/family support and/or wellness/recovery/resilience, we invite you to learn more about this exciting job opportunity! For more information about the department of Behavioral Health Care Services, please visit the departmental website and/or Annual Budget Document found on acgov.org. THE POSITION Under general direction of the Deputy Director, Behavioral Health Care Services (BHCS), Consumer/Family Relations Managers plan, organize, administer, and manage the activities of the Consumer or Family Relations Programs across a multitude of behavioral health care services programs and/or divisions, as well as with community based organizations and the consumer/family community. Successful incumbents will be expected to skillfully develop, implement and evaluate programs and services related to creating consumer/family involvement in system change, and training and hiring consumer/family members; will provide technical assistance and support to new and emerging consumer/family groups as defined by their expressed needs; will foster and integrate consumer/family perspectives in BHCS policies and decision-making; and will perform related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES Incumbents of this class provide leadership in integrating consumer/family perspectives in BHCS policies and decision-making, and for the expansion of the emphasis on wellness, recovery and optimal functioning and quality of life for people with mental illness throughout the system of care. This position differs from the next higher class of Deputy Director, BHCS in that the latter has overall planning, administrative and policy development responsibilities for BHCS. CONSUMER OPTION In 2006, Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services responded assertively to the Mental Health Services Act’s (MHSA) mandate to involve consumers in all aspects of the MHSA and its promotion of the employment of mental health consumers and family members in the mental health system by forming the Consumer Relations Team (CRT) and Family Relations Team (FRT). The purpose of the CRT and FRT is to empower consumers and family members to take a leadership role in transforming Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services through involvement in: Systems Change; Consumers and Family Members as Mental Health Providers, including providers of Consumer and Family Services; Training and Education; and Peer Support. In order to support Alameda County's vision for the MHSA Workforce, Education and Training (WET) Plan, the Workforce Needs Assessment required under state regulations and key objectives of the CRT and FRT to implement systems change and to utilize consumers and family members as mental health providers, this position has a specialty designation for consumers only. In order to qualify, applicants must possess six months experience as a consumer who has received services in the public and/or private mental health system, AND have training and/or experience with the concepts of self-help, peer/family support and/or wellness/recovery/resilience. IDEAL CANDIDATES In addition to the minimum qualifications, knowledge and skills listed below, six months experience as a consumer who has received services in the public and/or private mental health system augmented by full time professional experience analyzing and evaluating programs and services related to creating consumer involvement in system change, training and hiring consumer/family members, integrating consumer/family perspectives in BHCS policies and decision-making, implementing consumer operated programs, and working within the provisions of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) may provide a candidate with the competencies which will help them succeed in this position. Ideal candidates for this position will also exemplify the following critical attributes for success:
For a detailed listing of duties and essential competency requirements, please see the complete job description for Consumer/Family Relations Manager. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS These are minimum qualifications for the position of Consumer/Family Relations Manager: Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Health Administration, Health Care Administration or related field. (Additional work experience as outlined below may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis) Work Experience: The equivalent of three (3) years full-time experience in program administration or program planning and evaluation of mental health or social services programs or related field. One (1) year of experience must include (1) analyzing and evaluating programs and services related to creating consumer/family involvement in system change, training and hiring consumer/family members, integrating consumer/family perspectives in policies and decision-making, or (2) implementing consumer/family operated programs. Consumer Experience: Six (6) months experience as a consumer who has received services in the public and/or private mental health system, AND have training and/or experience with the concepts of self-help, peer/family support and/or wellness/recovery/resilience. License: Some positions in this class may require a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Applicants must possess such license prior to appointment to such positions. For additional information including: Knowledege and Skills Required, Examination Components, Selection Plan, etc., and To Apply, please visit http://www.jobaps.com/Alameda/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=12&R2=5096&R3=01 Community Support Group Development and Support - Vermont Psychiatric Survivors, Inc. (VT)Posted 4/9/2012 Vermont Psychiatric Survivors, Inc. is currently seeking a person to assist in the development and marketing of Peer Support Groups within Vermont communities. Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting and training group facilitator/leaders; planning, marketing and improving existing programs; supporting program leaders and members; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Job requires a flexible schedule including afternoon & evening hours. The person hired for this position will have an understanding of what it means to have lived experience within the mental health system and a strong knowledge of recovery concepts. Candidate must have reliable transportation, a current driver's license, valid automobile insurance and be willing and able to travel distances covering the state of Vermont. Passing multiple background checks is required. 37.5 hrs. per week. Benefits included/salary commensurate with experience Contact information available at www.vermontrecovery.com/vpscontact.html Executive Director - South Dakota United (SD)Posted 3/26/2012 South Dakota United for Hope and Recovery is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Executive Director. We are a non-profit, peer-run statewide education, advocacy, and support organization dedicated to sharing experience and knowledge of mental health recovery and wellness principles with the people of our state. For more information on qualifications, salary and job duties please visit www.southdakotaunited.org/executive-director.htm. Please send cover letter and resume to secretary@southdakotaunited.org by April 16, 2012. Agency Director - Lifeworx (OH)Posted 3/26/2012 Lifeworx, a mental health peer recovery program is seeking a motivated, organized and creative individual to serve as its full-time director. Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of non-profit management experience preferred. Must have knowledge of mental health recovery and possess exceptional interpersonal skills. Send letter of interest, resume and salary requirements by March 28, 2012:
Lifeworx is an Equal Opportunity Employer Forensic Peer Specialist Liaison (New York City, NY)Posted 2/23/2012 Position Summary: Responsibilities:
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Director, Center for Mental Health Services (Rockville, MD)Posted 2/23/2012 Department: Department Of Health And Human Services JOB SUMMARY:The Director, CMHS is a member of SAMHSA's Executive Leadership Team, with responsibility for working with other senior officials in SAMHSA and the Administrator, to determine and achieve the strategic goals of the agency. The Director is also tasked with working in cross collaboration with other senior officials in SAMHSA to develop, plan, provide leadership for, and implement SAMHSA priorities. The Director provides national leadership and direction in the development of CMHS goals, priorities, policies, and program activities designed to prevent and treat mental illness and promote mental health. The incumbent is directly responsible for the policy development coordination, implementation, and management of the Center's operations as they pertain to a broad program of supported activities. Assesses the implications of legislation and other initiatives, which may have an impact on the mental health services field. The deadline for application is Friday, March 9th. 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:
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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. | ||
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