President CEO

President CEO

The President/CEO of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is appointed by and works under the direct supervision of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network Board of Directors. This position also has the responsibility of communicating to, and informing the Boardof the policies, activities and other related issues of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network. The President/CEO of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network ("the Network" or "DWIHN") has the responsibility of ensuring that behavioral health services and information regarding behavioral health services are provided to the citizens of the County of Wayne in accordance with the provisions of the contract between the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

The President/CEO of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network shall function as the chief executive and administrative officer of the Network and shall execute and administer the Network's functions in accordance with the approved annual plan and operating budget, the general policy guidelines established by the Network Board of Directors, and the provisions of the Michigan Mental Health Code. The President/CEO has the authority and responsibility for the appointment and supervision of the Medical Director, the Director of the Office of Recipient Rights and all other employees of the Network in accordance with Mental Health Code. The terms and conditions of the President/CEO's employment, including tenure of service, shall be as mutually agreed to by the Network Board of Directors and the President/CEO and shall be specified in a written contract.

Consistent with the principles of recovery, person-centeredness, and cultural competence, the DWIHN President CEO's principal responsibilities are as follows:

• Implements the policies and procedures of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network Board of Directors.
• Develops and recommends public policy for Wayne County's behavioral health populations (which includes the developmentally disabled and chemically dependent populations) to the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network Board of Directors.
• Develops and implements long-term and short-term strategic plans, objectives and goals for the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network.
• Ensures that the Network, its operations, and delivery of services are in compliance with the provisions of Article 330.1230-Sec.230 of the Michigan mental health code
• Manages and administers the Network budget, including monitoring provider spending plans and developing internal and external fiscal policy and procedures.
• Oversees the procurement of grant funds and Federal, State, and local appropriations.
• Directs and manages the Managed Care network that provides mental health services to Detroit and Wayne County residents.
• Oversees and enforces the Recipient Rights guidelines and protections required in the Mental Health Code.
• Develops, implements, and monitors quality assurance standards and compliance for agencies with contracts with the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network.
• Oversees and administers research programs in the behavioral health area of study (which includes research programs for the developmentally disabled and chemically dependent) for the residents of the County of Wayne.
• Oversees and administers the delivery of clinical services to the County's behavioral health populations (which includes the developmentally disabled and chemically dependent populations).
• Develops, creates and oversees written and verbal communication, public relations, and community programming for the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network.
• Provides general supervision to the employees of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network including making personnel and labor relation policies and decisions.
• Directs, manages, and monitors the day-to-day operations and activities of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network.

The ideal candidate for DWIHN CEO should possess the following knowledges skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of Michigan political landscape and issues effective health care across the state
• Knowledge of mental health theory and practice.
• Some knowledge of physical health theory and practice
• Knowledge of the provision of Mental health services in an urban setting.
• Knowledge of integrated healthcare.
• Knowledge of mental health delivery systems.
• Knowledge of the State of Michigan Mental Health Code.
• Knowledge of providing services in a managed care environment.
• Knowledge of clinical service delivery for mentally ill persons.
• Knowledge of Recipient Rights standards.
• Knowledge of grant funding sources and acquiring grant funds.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local funding sources.
• Knowledge of mental health research initiatives.
• Knowledge of contract management including monitoring quality assurance and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of public relations operations.
• Knowledge of providing community programs in the area of mental health.
• Knowledge and understanding of public policy and advocacy.
• Knowledge of healthcare and mental health financial management.
• Knowledge of personnel policies, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the behavioral health field of study.
• Knowledge of the developmentally disabled population.
• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and the chemically dependent population.
• Executive – level decision making skills.
• Management and administrative skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to work effectively with a governing board, superiors, subordinates, consumers, and the general public.
• Openness to the emerging workforce in community mental health, including people with lived experience, their family members, allies and fictive kin.
• Healthy respect for the needs and interest of the individuals who receive services
• The ideal candidate must be politically savvy
• The ideal must be fiscally responsible
• Personal experience with behavioral health issues is desired.

A qualified candidate will meet either of the following education and experience requirements:

• Be a physician, psychologist, social worker, registered nurse, or other human services professional who possesses:
• • A master's degree;
  • Three (3) years of professional experience in his or her field of training; and
  • Two (2) years of experience in the administrative supervision of mental health programs.
• OR
• • Be a person who possesses at least:
  • • A master's degree in a field of management relevant to the administration of a county community mental health program;
    • Three (3) years of professional experience in management; and
    • Two (2) years of experience in the management of human services programs. o The areas of community mental health administration, hospital administration, public administration, institution management, business administration, or public health are deemed to be relevant fields of management

  Preferred Experience and Training:

  • Three (3) to Ten (10) years of progressively responsible executive or administrative experience in the areas of mental health, human or social services, quality assurance, grant writing, community resource development, contract management, management information systems and healthcare finance, in an urban setting, preferred.
  • A master's degree the area(s) of Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, human or social services or a related field, desired.
  • **Candidates that possess substantially similar qualifications may be considered at the discretion of DWIHN.

  Work is performed in an office setting.