Chief Executive Officer

The Chief Executive Officer has ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the People Encouraging People mission, vision, and values are reflected in its delivery of services. People Encouraging People is looking for a strong and innovative behavioral health leader to build upon the solid foundation of compassionate care that People Encouraging People has provided for the last 45 years. The new CEO will have the opportunity to grow the organization’s existing workforce and train the “next generation of leaders” in behavioral health while making a significant difference in the lives of those served by the organization.

With This In Mind, Our “ideal Candidate” Will Have

• A master’s degree in business administration, public health, health policy, and/or a behavioral health field, preferred
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive senior leadership experience in a behavioral health setting, with a strong preference for C-Suite experience
• Prior experience working with a Board of Directors; non-profit setting preferred
• A passion for serving similar clients to PEP, with special emphasis on individuals and families with complex needs and those experiencing health inequities
• Demonstrated success at leading, managing, developing, and directing teams
• Prior success collaborating and partnering with external organizations and institutions, including public and private entities and elected officials
• Successful political advocacy experience at a local, regional, and state level
• Experience directly working with or supporting the Behavioral Health Community and a commitment to serving individuals struggling with mental health, substance use, joblessness, or homelessness
• Prior success building a diverse, inclusive workplace culture committed to intercultural competency and an inclusive leadership style that incorporates intergenerational understanding, zero tolerance for microaggressions, and awareness of power, privilege, and personal biases
• Demonstrated prioritization of employee health, well-being, growth, and development
• Leadership experience with operations, finance, quality and risk management, and human resources, within a complex healthcare/human service setting; preferably experience in a behavioral health, CMHC, FQHC, or CCBHC setting
• Demonstrated data-driven decision making and use of data analytics in organizational management
  
  

We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer who is dedicated to establishing their residence in central Maryland, a beautifully diverse area with a population of over half a million people. Residents love the affordable, high quality of life along the Chesapeake Bay. Conveniently located near Baltimore, MD, and Washington, D.C., the area offers vibrant communities, expanding economies, great schools and many colleges and universities. This is a fantastic environment for single professionals and families alike, and is very pet friendly in its rural areas, suburban neighborhoods, urban settings, or waterfront environments along creeks, rivers, or the Bay.

If you love the outdoors, you will appreciate the more than 500 miles of shoreline, perfect for boating, fishing, crabbing, water skiing, sailing, and swimming. Nature lovers can explore two state parks, over 120 county parks, and several nature preserves.

There are three international and several regional airports within one hour of all of our office locations.

At People Encouraging People, we recognize that inequality negatively impacts our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all our employees and promoting this culture of belonging in our work and beyond. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental to our health, mission, vision, and values. We believe our workforce should reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve, including individuals with lived experiences, and that diverse voices must be intentionally amplified and included in our efforts. Thus, People Encouraging People proudly stands as an EEOC and Affirmative Action employer. We do not engage in discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or protected veteran status, and we will not discriminate against anyone based on a disability.

An appealing compensation package is awaiting our next CEO.

For further information, please reach out to us at ryanw@peponline.org.