Executive director/chief executive officer job description

Northwestern Community Services Board

Executive Director / CEO

The Executive Director is directly accountable and responsible for the overall success of the entire NWCSB operation to include budgeting, strategic planning, program evaluation, contracting, financial management, human resources, employee benefits, risk management, management information systems, training, EEO management, licensure, accreditation and all clinical services.

The Executive Director is employed under an annually renewable contract with
a 15- member Board of Directors and is evaluated annually by the Board.

The Executive Director will be responsible for all aspects of managing 270 staff throughout Clarke, Frederick, Shenandoah, Page and Warren Counties and the City of Winchester with an annual budget of $23 million plus.

An applicant must have an undergraduate degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or another human services-related field or in business, public, hospital, or healthcare administration or another management-related field. Comparable related experience may substitute for education and considerable experience in leading public or private organizations with functions and responsibilities that are similar or comparable to NWCSB is required.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of human services and health services administration, business administration, or government program administration, human resources management, information technology, and financial management, including budgeting, resource allocation, monitoring, and auditing is required. Some knowledge of mental health, developmental, and substance use disorder programs and services delivery is required.

The preferred candidate will have a graduate degree in one of the fields listed above and extensive experience in leading public or private organizations with functions and responsibilities that are similar or comparable to NWCSB and reporting directly to a governing board. Considerable knowledge of mental health, developmental, and substance use disorder services and the ability to provide clinical or programmatic oversight of these services is also preferred.

The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications and experience. NWCSB provides an attractive benefits package.

NWCSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace committed to workforce diversity.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: November 01, 2022