Director of Community Services

Description

Director of Community Services

Executive Level - Appointed

Hamilton County Community Services (HCCBS)

Indian Lake, New York (On-Site)

Fulltime, exempt: 40 hours

Are you passionate and committed to improving rural access to mental health? 

Are you able to creatively lead a team and cultivate community alliances in a dynamic environment?

Coordinated Care Services Inc is seeking a Director of Community Resources who can build stronger, more inclusive support programs for individuals facing the challenges of mental illness, chemical dependency, or developmental disabilities with new and current allies within Hamilton County. The Director of Community Services is tasked with addressing the challenge of planning, coordinating, and operationalizing the program. The Hamilton County Community Services Board (HCCSB) has partnered with Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI) to identify a Director of Community Services who will be employed by Hamilton County.

This executive-level role can offer you

• A market competitive compensation-$90,000-$110,000 annually.
• New York State Retirement Pension Plan with optional participation in the deferred retirement plan.
• New York State medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• An annual cost of living increase!
• Generous paid vacations and paid time off!

As the Director of Community Services, you will be

• Establish, monitor, and improve comprehensive programs that meet the needs of mentally ill, developmentally disabled, and substance use disorder treatment and prevention clients.
• Lead a team of professional, paraprofessional, administrative and clerical staff.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary allies (e.g. law enforcement, schools, Department of Social Services) to meet client and community needs.
• Work collaboratively with the Hamilton County Community Services Board (HCCSB) to evaluate and improve program services.
• Collaborating and leading other initiatives as provided under the scope of the role.

We Are Coordinated Care Services (CCSI)

Coordinated Care Services (CCSI) is celebrating its 30th Anniversary! We have grown to more than 400 talented, dedicated professionals who provide staffing, consulting, and operational support needed by local departments of mental health and social services, state agencies, community-based organizations, and school districts across New York State and beyond! Our mission, simply put, is to help people and communities. Coordinated Care Services Inc (CCSI) is working as an executive search firm on the behalf of Hamilton County.

Requirements

• MD with board certification/eligibility in psychiatry, neurology, or pediatrics with a license to practice in New York State; OR  
• PSY.D / Ph.D. in Psychology with a license to practice as a Psychologist in New York State; OR 
• MSW in social work with a license to practice as a master social worker or clinical social worker in New York State; OR 
• MA in psychiatric mental health nursing with a license to practice in New York State as a Registered Nurse; OR and shall be licensed by the New York State Education Department as a registered nurse; OR 
• MA in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work, public health administration, public administration, hospital administration, human services administration, business administration, or other equivalent degrees as determined by a curriculum reviewed and approved by the New York State Education Department; AND  Ph.D or MD; OR MA and minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible clinical and/or administrative experience in a governmental, private, not-for-profit, or proprietary program providing services for people diagnosed with a developmental or learning disability, people living with a mental illness, or people living with a substance use disorder; two (2) years which shall include functioning in an administrative capacity for the management of a program in which the candidate was responsible for the overall direction and control of an identifiable organizational unit or program.

Additional Requirements

• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a clinical service setting; AND
• A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience.

Other Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills. 
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Genuine Interest in people and appreciation of their individual differences.
• Business/financial vision and acumen.
• Ability to build rapport and influence others.
• Creative problem-solving skillset.
• Ability to cultivate an environment fostering diversity and individual contributions.
• Ability to identify talent and develop strong teams.

CCSI does not accept inquiries from third-party recruiters or search agencies.

Coordinated Care Services, Inc (CCSI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.