Chief Executive Officer

Accountability: Reports to Monadnock Family Services (Agency) Board of Directors; Oversees the Agency including subsidiaries.

MFS Mission:

MFS is a source of health and hope for people and the communities in which they live. MFS fosters mental and emotional wellness through services that heal education that transforms and advocacy that supports a just society for individuals of all ages aiming to help everyone reach their full potential and live a self-directed and fulfilling life.

MFS Comprehensive Community Based Patient Care Service

MFS provides care to individuals throughout their life span; these services are essential to the NH mental health system. MFS provides accessible and affordable care to individuals of all ages regardless of their ability to pay. Services include psychiatric evaluations counseling therapy crisis intervention medication management case management peer support housing services wraparound services for children functional support services and support groups. Additionally services include evidence-based practice such as Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) individual placement and supported employment (IPS-SE); and critical time intervention (CTI).

CEO and Board Synergistic Partnership:

A CEO and Board of Directors synergistic relationship requires a cooperative and highly collaborative partnership. Key responsibilities are centered on fostering communication mutual respect and a shared vision to enhance MFS overall effectiveness and performance.

Responsibilities of the CEO: foster communication and transparency (maintain timely and accurate communication on performance risks and strategic initiatives); Attain board input and approval where necessary (seek board advice and counsel leveraging their expertise test assumptions and strengthen business strategy); Execute the strategic plan (lead the management team on executing the strategic vision and policies established in collaboration with the Board).

Responsibilities of the Board: Strategic guidance (provide high-level oversight and direction for MFS long-term strategy and goals); Support and challenge management (as a source of support ask probing questions about decisions to help sharpen strategy and ensure accountability); Fiduciary duty: (fulfill its fiduciary duty of care loyalty and obedience to serve the best interest of the organization).

Section II: Position: Job Overview and Essential Responsibilities:

The Chief Executive Officer serves as the chief executive leader of Monadnock Family Services (and its subsidiaries) is responsible for the overall clinical strategic operational financial and programmatic management of the organization. The CEO will lead efforts in improving access to mental health services driving community partnerships and ensuring adherence to federal state and local mental health regulations and all other applicable laws. The CEO will have a deep understanding of the public health issues facing our patients our community and our staff. Furthermore the CEO will have a deep commitment to advancing mental health care within the community and will work collaboratively with the Board of Directors staff and external stakeholders to achieve the agencys strong commitment to exceptional patient care and service experience.

Core Competencies (skills attributes behaviors):

• Balanced Decision-Making: Proven ability to be objective and evaluate the different aspects of a situation makes ethical decisions in the best interest of the organization.
• Conceptual thinking: Demonstrated ability to identify and evaluate resources and plan for their utilization throughout the execution of comprehensive long-range plan.
• Gaining Commitment: Inspires a shared vision across Board staff and community partners. Demonstrates the ability to inspire constituents to act in pursuit of organizational goals and to provide them with practical concrete ideas and methods by which they can achieve those goals.
• Communication Skills: Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. Possesses the ability to listen to many points of view without judgement or bias.
• Financial Acumen: Expertise in budgeting financial planning and fiscal oversight in a nonprofit healthcare setting
• Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Change Management: Proactively aligns the organization mobilizing people to strive for improvement; challenges the status quo while energizing the organization.
• Adaptability: Effectively handles multiple demands shifting priorities and rapid change.
• Cultural Competence: Ability to understand and address the diverse needs of the community served.
• Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates strong ethical standards and professional conduct in performing all aspects of the CEO role.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Education/License/Certification Required:
• Possesses a current valid license to practice medicine in NH and board certification or board eligibility as a psychiatrist or
• Possesses licensure as a psychologist to practice in NH or
• Possesses a Master level degree in social work and licensure as an LICSW in NH or
• Possesses an MSN degree along with a current valid nursing license to practice in NH.

Preferred Education:

• Doctoral degree in Psychiatry Psychology Social Work or Nursing (PhD PsyD DSW or DNP).

Required Experience:

• Five years recent leadership/clinical experience in a nonprofit mental health or healthcare organization some of which time must be in a proven senior executive capacity.
• Proven experience managing clinical administrative and financial aspects of a mental health agency or similar organization.
• Proven track record in navigating complex regulatory environments.
• Proven experience working with a Board of Directors and other key stakeholders.

Physical Requirements:

• The position requires occasional physical activity such as walking standing and sitting for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 30 lbs. (e.g. presentation materials or client files).
• Ability to operate office equipment including computers phones and audiovisual equipment.

Other Duties:

This job description is intended to convey essential information about the scope of the CEO position but is not intended to be exhaustive. The CEO may be required to perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors or as necessary for the effective operation of the organization.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION WILL BE PROVIDED IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

Monadnock Family Services is an equal opportunity employer.