Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree, or higher in behavioral health discipline, business administration, or related field.
- 10+ years’ experience in a senior management role in a large state or local program involved in the provision, development or oversight of mental health / drug and alcohol services.
- Experience with managed behavioral health and / or mental health policies, principles and approaches.
- Experience working with political system, elected officials, constituents and advocacy organizations.
- Experience working in an urban environment and a demonstrated appreciation for cultural, ethnic and racial diversity.
- Experience managing organizational and cultural changes of systems.
- Reputation for innovation, bold leadership, vision and a commitment to partnership service delivery models.
COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Interrelationships between behavioral health and other social determinants of health, such as health, human services, homeless programs, the criminal justice system and the public education system.
- Extensive programmatic knowledge of behavioral health, mental health, substance abuse or related program area.
Skills in:
- Unflappable leadership skill.
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written, noted for clarity.
- Strong interpersonal skills that support a collegial style of leadership.
- Decisive abilities that support the vision.
- Ability to function within a political environment without being political, politically savvy.
- Strong fiscal practices that reflect appropriate fiscal discipline but leverages resources.
Ability to:
- Establish the organization as a cohesive unit of behavioral health services and services for mental health, substance use disorders, and intellectual disabilities..
- Develop a client centered and community informed programmatic and clinical vision for the system.
- Develop and improve access to services and a comprehensive service system and, enhance the services across the lifespan and across the organization.
- Develop standards that address quality of services and standards of care that are widely accepted.
- Develop and enhance the cultural competency and capacity of the private provider system and community.
- Leverage the inherent flexibility of a behavioral health managed care system to address program needs and expand services.
- Integrate organization-wide project management, strategic planning and quality improvement principles
- Support the reform and development of the behavioral health system to reflect a similar level of innovation and comprehensive services for consumers, children, and their families.
Additional Information
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and reference list with your application. Applications without all required documents will not be considered.
DID YOU KNOW?
- We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
- Employees are eligible for a 25% tuition discount program (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
- We offer comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
- Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Generous retirement savings options are available
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST BE A CITY OF PHILADELPHIA RESIDENT WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF HIRE
The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx
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