ExecutiveDirectoroftheGeorgiaOpioidCrisisAbatementTrust

Areyoualeaderwithapassionforutilizingyourexperience,innovation,andprojectmanagementskills to serve others?DBHDD is seeking a creative and dedicated professional to become the Executive Director of the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust.

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) serves people living with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these.Operating five state hospitals and providing for community- based services delivered by DBHDD’s community-based behavioral health providers, including CommunityServiceBoards(CSBs),DBHDDisGeorgia’spublicsafetynetwithaprimaryresponsibilityto serve people who are uninsured, on Medicaid, or with few resources or options.

TheExecutiveDirectoroftheGeorgiaOpioidCrisisAbatementTrustwillprovideleadershipandsupport for the Georgia Opioid Trust.The Executive Director will have primary responsibility for the daily operations, coordination, and execution of executive functions for the Trust.Serving as the point of contact for the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust, the Executive Director will collaborate with Opioid Trust, government entities, and providers.The Executive Director will report directly to the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trustee while working independently to meet the needs of the Trust.

RelatedSkills,Knowledge,andAbilities:

·Abilitytoworkindependently,setandachieverealisticgoals,andsolveproblemscreativelywith minimal oversight.

·Abilitytorespondtochangingcircumstances,manageorganizationalandfinancialrisk,and adapt during periods of transition and uncertainty.

·Abilitytocommunicatepersuasivelyandconcisely,orally,inwriting,andelectronically,witha broad range of individuals,groups, and organizations and develop andmaintaincollaborative and supportive relationships.

·Skillinadministeringcontracts,formulatingprogramplanswithgoalsandobjectives,preparing and presenting reports and budget requests, and conducting effective community and public relations is required.

·Abilitytoengageinlogical,analytical,andrationalthinkinganduseautomateddataand information to make decisions.

·Strongcomputerskillswiththecapabilitytoeffectivelyuseemail,databases,andrelated business communication tools.

·Knowledgeofbehavioralhealthservices,particularlyrelatedtosubstanceabuseservices.

Anequivalentcombinationofexperienceandeducationwillbeconsideredsatisfactoryforthe position.

JoinOurTeam

We are inspired by the dedication and passion of our team members and take seriously our responsibility to ensure everyone feels supported, prepared, and encouraged to contribute to our missionandvision.Ahappy andsupportedteamisessential for deliveringhigh-quality care;and, by fosteringasupportiveenvironmentwithwork-lifebalance,weempowerourteammemberstobring their best selves to serve those in need.

·Thisisafull-timepositionisbasedoutofourCentralOfficelocatedinAtlanta, Georgia.

·ThepositionishybridanddoesnotrequireresidencyinAtlanta.

·ThepositionwillrequireregulartravelwithinthestateofGeorgiaandtoCentralOfficeas needed.

Westriveforabalancebetweenclientneedsandstaffwell-being,andwhileweofferscheduleoptions, flexibility is crucial, particularly to meet the responsibilities of the Trust.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits

TolearnmoreabouttheGeorgiaDepartmentofBehavioralHealthandDevelopmentalDisabilities,visit our website at Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer that promotes diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are committedtoprovidingequalemploymentopportunitiesregardlessofage,color,nationalorigin,citizenshipstatus, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status regarding public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.