Location: Rockville, Maryland

The Mental Health Association of Montgomery County (MHA) is seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial mental health or human service professional to serve as its next president/CEO. This position offers the opportunity to build on existing strengths and chart a new strategic direction for this highly respected nonprofit that provides public education, advocacy, and innovative mental health programs.

A private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Rockville that was founded in 1957, MHA promotes mental wellness and supports those with mental illness by sponsoring and implementing advocacy, education and community service programs. MHA is a strong, extremely well managed organization. To further the organization’s sustainability, over the past year MHA has conducted a strategic review process with an eye towards expanding services and augmenting its business model. This process is slated for completion in spring of 2012, but the incoming president/CEO will have an opportunity to further shape the results of the planning work. Thus far, the planning process has identified three critical priorities for the new executive, board and staff to tackle over the next three years: (1) Increase and diversify the revenue base; (2) Analyze current programs and selectively expand those that offer the best opportunities to increase impact and revenues; and (3) Rebrand and enhance the marketing of the organization.

MHA’s current base budget is approximately $4.7 million and is funded through direct public support, program service revenue and fundraising. For more information on MHA, please visit www.mhamc.org.

The incoming president/CEO will succeed Sharon Friedman, who will be stepping down to seek other opportunities in summer of 2012 after 18 years of outstanding leadership. Sharon's successor will inherit an organization with a strong track record of service and leadership excellence, an excellent senior management team, and a strong and dedicated board of directors.

Ideal Candidates for this position will: 

• Have five to seven years of successful senior management experience in a service-based nonprofit, including some health/mental health program management experience, and a degree in nonprofit management, health or business administration, mental health or a related field; graduate degree preferred.
• Be an outstanding strategic thinker, marketer and communicator. He/she will be articulate, inspiring, compelling and high-energy.
• Have the ability to articulate a vision, develop the plan, and define and lead organizational change.
• Be a relationship builder who is politically astute in working with leaders in government, business and nonprofit sectors, and skilled at fully utilizing a board of directors and staff.
• Have experience in growing contributed revenue and earned income.
• Bring strong management ability and business acumen to the position including planning and its implementation, financial acumen, technology savvy, and ability to foster innovation.

To apply: Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:  MHA@transitionguides.com. Please direct all inquiries to TransitionGuides, which is conducting the search. Contact: Ginna Goodenow, phone: (301) 439-6635.

MHA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. EOE.

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