CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ((MDH Chief Executive Officer I))

Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this position is to function as the Chief Executive Officer of the John L. Gildner (JLG) RICA. The CEO will provide executive leadership for JLG-RICA to ensure the delivery of high-quality treatment to its residents. The CEO is responsible for achieving organizational goals through fiscal restraint and efficiency, treating employees as the facility's most valued asset, and managing community relations with sensitivity. In this role, the CEO will champion the facility’s mission as a leader in the mental health community. JLG-RICA is a premier Residential Treatment Center (RTC) for the care and treatment of youths with mental illnesses and operates the Facility for Children (FFC), providing attainment services for court-ordered adolescents. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in health, human services, business administration or a related field. Six years of experience managing health service operations, including program planning, development and quality improvement initiatives, significant fiscal oversight, and at least four years of direct staff supervision. A master’s degree substitutes one year of the general experience; a doctoral degree substitutes two years. Preferred Qualifications Executive‑level experience supervising a multidisciplinary leadership team (e.g., Clinical, Financial and Operating Directors) within a behavioral health or residential treatment setting. Experience developing and managing multi‑million dollar operating budgets and capital expenditure plans. Experience overseeing facility‑wide operations to ensure strict regulatory compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS and state licensing standards. Benefits State of Maryland benefits. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland