Chief Executive Officer

Unity Care NW•Bellingham, WA

6d•$243,000 - $389,000•Onsite

About The Position

Unity Care NW (UCNW) is seeking a mission-centered, collaborative and strategic Chief Executive Officer to lead a dynamic, multi-service community health organization dedicated to increasing the years of healthy life in the people and communities we serve. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO provides purposeful leadership to advance the health center's whole-person primary care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy services. The CEO drives long-term strategy, financial stability and regulatory compliance through cultivating high-performing leadership teams, and championing innovation in community-based care delivery. This leader will serve as the public face of UCNW – building trusted relationships with community partners, policymakers, funders, and healthcare collaborators at the local, state, and national levels. The ideal candidate brings deep healthcare leadership experience, strong financial and operational acumen, and a demonstrated commitment to community-centered care.

Requirements

Advanced degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Minimum 5 years of progressive senior management experience in a healthcare setting
Experience in larger scale organizational leadership with ability to articulate a strategic vision, empower teams and execute an implementation plan over time
Strong financial management and budget oversight experience
Knowledge of healthcare regulatory compliance requirements
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Up-to-date vaccines for influenza
Strongly encouraged to have up-to-date vaccines for COVID-19

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in a community health center setting (medical, dental, behavioral health integration), including clinical staff supervision
Experience with HRSA Section 330 grants and other public funding streams
Experience launching or expanding healthcare programs or service lines
Active involvement in healthcare policy, advocacy, or community health organizations
Deep, personal commitment to the community health model and the community we serve.
Leads with heart, values our staff’s expertise, and fosters a culture of belonging.
Ability to navigate a changing healthcare landscape while ensuring our long-term sustainability and growth.

Responsibilities

Provides purposeful leadership to advance the health center's whole-person primary care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy services.
Drives long-term strategy, financial stability and regulatory compliance through cultivating high-performing leadership teams.
Champions innovation in community-based care delivery.
Serves as the public face of UCNW – building trusted relationships with community partners, policymakers, funders, and healthcare collaborators at the local, state, and national levels.

Benefits

Salary, exempt
Eligible for Sign-On/Relocation Bonus (subject to payback clause)
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility
6 paid holidays
Generous paid time off of 160 hours accrued in Year 1 and gradually increasing to 248 hours per year over 10 years
Other paid leaves for Bereavement, Jury Duty, Bone Marrow/Organ Donation
Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Variety of optional insurances including Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Travel as well as Identity Theft Protection
Flexible Spending Account
Self-funded Health Savings Account on Base Medical Insurance Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Alternative transportation incentives
Healthy Living reimbursement
Unique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonus, & Will preparation services