26-1289 Families Forward Director
About The Position
Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this role is responsible for the direction and administration of services to children who are seriously emotionally disturbed and their families. The Director collaborates with other programs and the CEO, assessing community needs; designs, supervises, and manages services; and develops and evaluates all components of the program. Other responsibilities include administrative and technical supervision of staff, budget preparation, department goals and objectives, relevant procedures development and decision-making, and implementation of CMHA-CEI’s policy and procedures. Participation in statewide committees and advocacy efforts may also be included. The Director is responsible for carrying out all activities of the office in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Health Administration, Psychology, or related field.
- Appropriate State of Michigan credential.
- A minimum of five years of progressively more responsible experience in development and administration of treatment services programs in the mental health field.
- A minimum of three years at a senior administrative level.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Demonstrated public speaking skills.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with budget and financial management.
- Good clinical knowledge.
- Commitment to the developmentally disabled population.
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen.
Responsibilities
- Direction and administration of services to children who are seriously emotionally disturbed and their families.
- Collaboration with other programs and the CEO.
- Assessing community needs.
- Designing, supervising, and managing services.
- Developing and evaluating all components of the program.
- Administrative and technical supervision of staff.
- Budget preparation.
- Setting department goals and objectives.
- Developing and implementing relevant procedures and decision-making.
- Implementing CMHA-CEI’s policy and procedures.
- Participation in statewide committees and advocacy efforts.
- Carrying out all activities of the office in a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies, and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
