Area Mental Health Center serves the southwestern corner of Kansas Garden City, population 30,000, offers a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to many outdoor activities, and is within easy access to the Rockies and New Mexico attractions. Friendly communities and working environments. Executive director serves as agency CEO, reporting to board of directors. Major position functions include overall leadership and management for developing and implementing agency programs, services, and personnel and fiscal policy. Successful applicant must have knowledge, skills and abilities related to position functions including knowledge of complexities of health care system and sensitivity to issues in mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse and previous work experience in management and administration of behavioral healthcare services.
Advanced degree related to public or health care administration is preferred.
All inquiries confidential. Completed applications must be received by April 1, 2001. Equal Opportunity Employer. A master's degree in a mental health related discipline with three years of progressive administrative experience is required. Range of mental health experience to include direct services, supervision and administration.