Chief Executive Officer

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Chief Executive Officer, Community Mental Health SALARY: $118,023.26 - $167,983.90 DEPARTMENT: Community Mental Health Opening Date: 03/04/2024 Closing Date: When Position is Filled Macomb County has partnered with executive search firm GovHR USA. To apply to this position click 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 Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field Five (5) years of experience working as an executive in mental health or human services Five (5) years of experience in an administrative leadership capacity in a mental health or substance abuse community-based organization Preferred Education and Experience Experience in clinical practice within a mental health or substance abuse field Required Licenses or Certifications Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES: Knowledge of: Principles of Community Mental Health behavioral and substance abuse services Principles and priorities utilized by a variety of mental health professions Administrative management and supervision of behavioral health and/or substance abuse programs Skill in: Effective written and verbal communication Using good professional judgment for the welfare and safety of our consumers Organization and time management Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments Ability to: 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 Accountable: Takes ownership and empowers others to do the same as evidenced by identifying solutions and acting on job responsibilities and organizational objectives, daily 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 Supervise and direct the work of staff Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, Administrators, Department Heads, staff, union officials, and the public Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy Work in an environment which embraces the county's Dignity Campaign Effectively speak, write and understand the English language Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries Work independently WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS: The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously Work Environment Office or similar indoor environment: F/C Outdoor environment: N/S Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S Construction site: N/S Confined space: N/S In the community (homes, businesses, etc.): O Correctional facility, detention center or jail: N/S Clinical healthcare environment: O Vehicle: F/C Warehouse environment: N/S Shop environment: N/S Exposures Individuals who are hostile or irate: N/S Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S Communicable diseases: N/S Moving mechanical parts: N/S Fumes or airborne particles: N/S Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously Demand: Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S Digging: N/S Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: F/C Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O Kneeling to work at low levels: N/S Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another (covered by the items below): Up to 10 pounds: O 11-24 pounds: N/S 25-34 pounds: N/S 35-50 pounds: N/S 51-74 pounds: N/S 75-99 pounds: N/S Over 100 pounds: N/S Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C Standing in an upright position without movement: O Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS: Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State's Emergency Management Act and the County's Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes. 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