Job Title: Executive Director; Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board

FLSA Class: Exempt

Reports To: Board of Directors

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Position Location: 87 East First Street, Suite L, Mansfield Ohio, 44902

Travel Requirement: Travel requirements include attendance at conferences, meetings, and other community events

AGENCY OVERVIEW

The Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board per Ohio Revised Code 340, is responsible for planning, funding, monitoring, and evaluating treatment, prevention and support services for people who experience mental, emotional, alcohol and/or drug addiction disorders. The Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board does not provide any direct treatment service, but contracts with six local agencies to provide quality and affordable services for people at critical times in their lives.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director of the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board is a highly visible and significant leadership role in Richland County. Working collaboratively with the Board of Directors, this agency of seven employees oversees a system of services which offers opportunities for recovery and hope for a better life. The agency's future vision and direction is to build upon its solid reputation and increase its visibility as a strong and impactful community partner.

The Executive Director reports to a 9-member volunteer Board of Directors whose members are appointed by the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health and the Richland County Commissioners. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director ensures an effective and efficient system of care in Richland County that promotes quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, advocacy, and support services to Richland County residents in need. The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Board staff and administration, is responsible for transferring Board directives into tangible results and oversees and acts as a steward of public funds.

The Executive Director helps lead a team of seven, including the Associate Director/Chief Financial Officer, Director of Information Technology, Director of Clinical Programs and Services, Finance Administrative Assistant, Enrollment and Billing Coordinator, and Executive Administrative Assistant and Records Custodian. The position is also responsible for building and maintaining relationships with Federal, State, County and local elected officials and employees; Board members; Board funded service providers and other relevant agency representatives; vendors; consultants; attorneys, service recipients; family members; community leaders; and the general public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the Chief Executive and at the will of the Board of Directors. Organize and develop Board of Director meeting agendas. Responsible to the Board in providing leadership to realize the Board's mission, vision and strategic direction as set by the Board.

Assure that all local, state, and federal laws and rules pertaining to the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board operations and functions are strictly adhered to.

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