Chief Executive Officer

Journey Mental Health Center has retained Tapestry Talent, Search & Consulting to conduct the search for the next CEO. Applicants will be accepted until November 19. To apply or for more information about the President & CEO opportunity, please send your resume and a cover letter to :

Jennifer Winding

Tapestry Talent, Search + Consulting :

jennifer@tapestrytalent.co

or apply here with a cover letter and resume combined as one document.

About Journey Mental Health Center

Founded in 1948 as a private, nonprofit agency serving mental health needs, Journey Mental Health Center (JMHC) has evolved to serve the wider Dane County community as a behavioral health agency focusing on recovery from mental health and substance abuse, with a budget of over $25M and a staff of 330 today. Currently, Dane County is the largest community partner and funder. JMHC is dedicated to demonstrating courage and initiative within the agency and community, prioritizing services that are centered around ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all. Its vision is to be the leader in specialized behavioral health services, ensuring mental health is a priority, and barriers to care are overcome. With programs supporting behavioral health for families, children and youth, people with addiction challenges, unhoused and economically disadvantaged community members, people in crisis, and foreign language speakers in multiple locations throughout Dane County, Journey offers a vital path from hope to recovery.

For more information, see https : / / www.journeymhc.org /

About the Position

The President & Chief Executive Officer of Journey Mental Health Center (JMHC) will balance the important mission of serving the behavioral health needs of all in the community with a sustainable business mindset. They will be responsible for leading the organization into its next phase of sustainability, growth, and development, providing leadership for the strategy, overall operations, and the financial performance. They will uphold a strong commitment to a culture that values people, opportunities, community, and access for all.

They will bring deep experience in understanding complex funding sources—both public and private that drive a behavioral health organization in Wisconsin and the business acumen skills to guide the organization forward. They will ensure the resources to support their senior leaders, counselors, and community care teams in their important work. They will explore and find ways to expand revenue and services. The President & CEO will serve as the face of JMHC in the community, representing the organization to local, state, federal officials, and other stakeholders in ways that strengthen the organization's reputation and outcomes. The President & CEO will bring deep organizational leadership skills, positivity, superior communication and advocacy skills, and a passion to help further the vision and mission. They will be capable of leading in an environment of high change with a team that values compassionate action, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a client-centered approach. In partnership with leadership team members and the board, this person will work strategically and innovatively, positioning the organization for sustainability well into the future.

Primary Responsibilities

• Promote an organizational culture that fosters passion and the drive to achieve JMHC's mission with strong communication, teamwork, trust, and a common vision.
• Lead the vision for the future of JMHC; continue to implement the strategic plan and make recommendations to identify needed changes in strategy and direction for the long-term health of the organization.
• Create and cultivate collaborative relationships and advocacy as the outward facing representative of JHMC with community partners, focusing on collaborative, positive outcomes and increased efficiencies.
• Regularly assess the effectiveness of programs and services, and work with staff to enhance operations of services and programs to meet a growing and diverse population.
• Partner closely with the leadership team, empowering them with the resources and support they need to do their best work.
• Provide oversight of the financial operations of JMHC, including creating and managing the annual budgets, monitoring actual financial performance relative to budgets, and providing reports to the Board and outside agencies.
• Cultivate a robust, professional partnership with the Board of Directors, with the highest standards of respect, trustworthiness, and transparency, sharing timely, relevant, and meaningful information.
• Oversee fund development planning and implementation, including identifying funding sources, and establishing strategies to identify and develop relationships with individual and corporate donors / funders; oversee grant writing and application processes.
• Provide thoughtful leadership to the staff including mentorship, support, empowerment, professional development opportunities, and fair and transparent feedback on a consistent basis.
• Take an active role in recruiting and hiring key managers, as well as drive performance and retention of employees with the HR leader.

Qualifications and Skills

Desired Attributes