President/CEO

PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC.

FULL TIME - EXEMPT

General Summary: The Chief Executive Officer provides leadership for the direction and all aspects of the organization's operations with an emphasis on long-term goals. Responsible for the successful operation of Thrive and all its programs. Responsible for all staff at Thrive, directly or through delegation. Carry the mission, philosophy and culture of Thrive to the Board of Directors, as well as to the managers and staff of the agency and the community at large.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Implement programs, policies and priorities established by the Board of Directors of Thrive Behavioral Health.
• Manage the activities of the organization to ensure that services will be available, accessible and coordinated to promote continuity of care.
• Oversee the ongoing operations of all programs in the organization including overseeing employment decisions at the executive level of the company.
• Delegate authority and accountability to appropriate staff, in particular administrative personnel who have assigned managerial responsibilities.
• Coordinate activities of the organization with other organizations and groups concerned with the planning and delivery of services, and facilitate and support active involvement within the business community.
• Negotiate with other companies regarding actions such as mergers or joint ventures, subject to guidance from the Board of Directors.
• Oversee the organization's financial structure, ensuring adequate and sound funding for the mission and goals of the company.
• Perform administrative functions which will provide accountability for funds received and expended and ensure that all regulations and requirements of funding sources are satisfied.
• Review the financial results of all operations, comparing them with the organization's projections and objectives and take appropriate measures to correct unsatisfactory performance and results.
• Work with the board of directors to establish short-term objectives and long-range strategic goals and related plans and policies.
• Present regular reports on the status of the organization's operations to the board of directors and to company staff.
• Ensure the company's compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards.
• Establish and maintain open and effective communication among members of the Executive Management Team.
• Promote communication and cooperation among programs to create a spirit of unity in the organization.
• Provide leadership to Thrive teams as appropriate.
• Exert a leadership role that will encourage program planning and development, program organization and operation, staff development and support, public education, intra-agency and inter-agency relationships and program evaluation
• Create and maintain "team" with positive role modeling
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with funders (Local, state and national).
• Incorporate Thrive's mission and Guiding Principles in the performance of professional duties.
• Oversee the organization's marketing and development activities.
• Serve as the company's representative to the Board of Directors, employees, customers, the government, and the public.
• Work with the Board of Directors to develop an advocacy agenda and advocacy implementation plan.
• Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all clients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Embrace Thrive's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement and Definitions.
• Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive's Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.
• Enliven a culture where staff feel both empowered and supported while maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality programs and data -driven program management

Education, Experience, Competencies:

• Minimum of 10 years of executive leadership experience, preferably in community mental health.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., nonprofit management, psychology, public administration, or social work) preferred.
• Excellent managerial skills and the ability to take leadership over any business operations area.
• Superlative communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate as a leader.
• Thorough understanding of management and financial practices in all areas and phases of business operations.
• Demonstrate good judgement in initiating, planning, organizing, and coordinating areas of responsibility.

Certifications, Licenses Requirements:

• Valid driver's license required or ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The associate life and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in meeting the expectations of the position. Thrive is an EEO/VET/LGBTQ+ employer.

Reports to:

President/CEO reports directly to the Board of Directors.