Executive Director - Elevate Health

This position has the potential to reshape the interaction of physical and behavioral health in Pierce County. It will help address social determinants of health and create partnerships throughout the county.

Elevate Health is Pierce County’s Accountable Communities of Health organization. Nine ACHs were created as part of the Washington State Health Care Innovation Plan in 2015 to help transform health care in Washington State. Each serves a specific region. ACHs are funded through Washington’s Medicaid Transformation Funds. ACHs promote health equity and coordinate with community partners to address social determinants of health. ACHs also respond to regional needs and issues, including COVID-19 response and coordination. ACHs, in partnership with health care providers, local health jurisdictions, community-based organizations, and many others are working to align resources and activities that improve whole-person health and wellness by bringing people and organizations together across sectors for learning, problem-solving, training, and strategic planning. While ACHs share some common characteristics, each of them is different and focused on their community’s needs. Elevate Health is a 501(c)(3) corporation.

The Executive Director will lead a team of 25 skilled professionals. Reporting to a thirteen-member Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be fully responsible for the strategic and day-to-day program and financial operations of Elevate Health under the policy guidance of the Board of Directors. The Executive Director will be the face of Elevate Health in the community and will be the key internal leader of the organization. Elevate Health’s 2022 budget is $13,243,000.

The salary range for the position is $150,000 to $200,000 depending on qualifications and past successes. Elevate Health has a robust benefit program which includes medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, 401(k) with match, and an employee assistance program.

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• 7 years of progressive management and leadership in a complex organization
• Nonprofit management and governance experience
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated success in building strong staff teams
• Strong financial acumen and familiarity with public funding
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning
• Demonstrated success in building partnerships and collaborations
• Demonstrated success in building partnerships and collaborations
• Human services experience

• Excellent benefit package including medical, dental and retirement options