Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead its human services organization through changes in behavioral health funding and regulation while advancing its mission and maintaining high-quality, person-centered services. The CEO will provide visible, hands-on leadership across programs, strengthen staff culture and leadership development, and ensure safety, accountability, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include overseeing financial and contract management, implementing strategy, evaluating mission-aligned growth opportunities, and guiding staff, individuals served, and families through change. The CEO will also partner with the boards, cultivate relationships with funders, regulators, families, and community partners, and serve as the organization’s primary ambassador. Candidates should have at least five years of senior leadership experience in human services, behavioral health, healthcare, disability services, or another regulated field. A relevant master’s degree with at least three years of executive or senior management experience, or a bachelor’s degree with at least five years of such experience, is required. Applicants should bring experience with publicly funded programs and contracts, organizational change, operations, finance, budgeting, and human resources, along with the ability to learn and manage regulatory and compliance requirements. Strong staff development and retention skills, board partnership, relationship-building, and a leadership style grounded in trust, integrity, adaptability, and compassion are essential. A deep commitment to person-centered services and the dignity and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities and mental illness is required.