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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / CEO - for a Multi-County Rural Community Mental Health Center in Northwestern Minnesota

Northwestern Mental Health Center, Inc. is seeking an experienced mental health administrator. Position has the primary responsibility for: 1) sustain strategic working partnerships with county government, primary healthcare organizations, and education and criminal justice systems; 2) implement the organization’s strategic plan; 3) sustain the current internal work environment of respect, open communication, shared responsibility, and good will that currently exists among staff at the Agency; 4) recruit and retain a qualified and capable workforce; 5) ensure continued sound business operations in the face of ever-changing funding streams; and 6) serve as a change-leader who engages broad stakeholder groups towards positioning the Center at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation.

The Center is a well-regarded program with a solid financial base and an annual budget of $6.5M.  It has a focused Board of Directors and a capable and cohesive management team supporting well trained, highly credentialed and committed clinical staff of 95 known for providing quality services. There is a stable infrastructure with fully electronic medical records with access from anywhere in the 6 very rural counties, a network of ITV supported locations for direct services and collaboration and a committed workforce. Services include outpatient treatment on 7 sites, a full array of outreach, family, school-based, residential, and crisis response services for adults and children.

Position requirements include a graduate degree in Behavioral Health or Public Administration with 5 or more years of demonstrated behavioral health program leadership, licensable in Minnesota as a mental health professional preferred, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of persons with mental illness. Desired personal qualities include an ability to form collaborative relationships with Board, staff and community partners and an understanding of the unique challenges facing rural communities. Our ideal candidate will have an ability to integrate a client centered mission with a sound business strategy. Salary is negotiable.

Main offices are located in Crookston, Minnesota, a rural agricultural community of 8,000 located 25 miles from Grand Forks ND, and 45 miles from Minnesota’s lake country. The community includes the University of Minnesota Crookston campus, a strong public education program, excellent recreational services and supports, and a welcoming community.

Contact: Interested applicants should send resumes to: Kathy Anderson, Search Committee, c/o Northwestern Mental Health Center, Inc., 603 Bruce St, Crookston, MN 56716, or to kanderson@nwmhc.org View our web site at www.nwmhc.org EEO