APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please do not apply to this advertisement. Qualified applicants are invited to electronically submit a cover letter and resume to the Board of Directors’ search consultant, Rick Mack (Rick Mack Consulting, LLC) at rickmack3@msn.com. Application deadline is 2/14/25. The credentials of qualified candidates will be reviewed by the search consultant and the Board of Directors/Search Committee. Interviews of final candidates will be conducted by the Board/Search Committee, and the hiring decision lies solely with the Board. Jefferson Center is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Jefferson Center is a non-profit community mental health center serving West metro Denver and the foothills region of Colorado for more than 66 years.
Jefferson Center’s President & CEO, Kiara Kuenzler, will be leaving the organization on very good terms in May 2025. She has accepted a new position of leadership with a national organization. Accordingly, the President & CEO Search Committee, a subset of the Jefferson Center Board of Directors, has retained Rick Mack Consulting, LLC to assist them with an executive search to bring a new President & CEO on board in the spring of 2025.
THE ORGANIZATION
Jefferson Center’s more than 800 staff members provide a range of mental health, substance use, housing, navigation and wrap-around services to more than 25,000 people each year. A wide range of services are provided in more than 125 community-based locations, along with their 26 Jefferson Center facilities. This includes 12 apartment complexes where they offer a range of housing options. Their annual operating budget is $90 million.
Jefferson Center is an innovative and strategically driven organization with current efforts to diversify revenue, pursue new business development, advance new technology and digital supports, all while remaining strong within their core focus to provide care to those with the most complex needs in our community.
They have been awarded as a Denver Post Top Workplace for 12 years in a row and value being an employer of choice for their team. Their culture of engagement is central to their success in serving their mission and the people they are driven to serve.
More information is available at: www.jcmh.org
MISSION, VISION & VALUES:
Mission: To inspire hope, improve lives and strengthen our community by providing mental health and related solutions for individuals and families.
Vision: A community where mental health matters and care is easily accessible to all.
Values:
PROGRAMS & SERVICES:
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Services Offered:
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT:
“We Believe in the Dignity of All People and Creating a Culture Where Diversity Is Valued.
Mental health conditions do not discriminate. They can affect anyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, social status, or a variety of other factors. However, black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) populations can face more mental health challenges due to racism, inequality and discrimination, and having a minority identity can make accessing mental health treatment much more difficult.
At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all.”
For further details, please see website:
https://www.jcmh.org/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-statement/
CULTURE & STAFF:
The Center’s culture is professional, flexible and innovative. Staff provides empathy with excellence through a team approach that puts client needs first. Jefferson Center has been and will always be embedded in the communities we serve—teaming up with community partners to provide the right care and support where people need it, when they need it.
JOB OVERVIEW:
The President & CEO will be responsible to the Board for the overall operation and continued development of the Center, and for collaborating with the Board to visualize, develop and set strategic direction. The successful candidate will develop, communicate, and share the vision, values, and overall strategy with staff and stakeholders in a way that inspires commitment, action, and continued progress towards organizational goals. The President & CEO will also be responsible for maintaining the financial soundness of the organization, enhancing the organization’s visibility, relevance and positive impact in the communities served, and providing staff with positive and inspiring leadership.
The Board seeks a proven leader with a strong executive presence, a record of accomplishment, a heart for the community, and an ability to establish and enhance strong working relationships with other leaders and organizations. The successful candidate will be an active listener, hold a track record of decisiveness in making tough decisions, display excellent written and verbal communication skills, and possess abilities as a change-manager in a dynamic environment. The Board seeks someone who is considered a humble servant-leader.
The Board also seeks someone who is well-versed in the challenges and issues facing behavioral healthcare service providers (and healthcare in general) and who understands and embraces the unique challenges facing providers in Colorado, and especially in Jefferson, Clear Creek and Gilpin counties.
Desired Knowledge and Experience:
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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Jefferson Center will offer the successful candidate a competitive compensation and benefits package. The base salary range for this position is $320,000 to $350,000. An additional incentive compensation program will also be available.