Chief Executive Officer (Remote/Hybrid)

Position eligible for –

• Annual incentive bonus plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with low deductible/low cost health plan
• Generous vacation and sick time accrual
• 12 paid holidays
• State Retirement (pension plan)
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Wellness Programs

Office Location: Primarily remote option with requirement to attend mandatory onsite meetings as necessary; Available for any of Partners' locations.

Projected Hiring Range: Depending on Experience

Closing Date:Open Until Filled

Role and Responsibilities:

• Directs and manages LME/MCO functions in the delivery of all agency services, including organizing a comprehensive community-based system of programs and services to citizens
• Sets agency goals and objectives, resolving resource allocation and program integration issues; establishes program standards
• Serves as liaison with government officials at the State and Local levels; promotes mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services within the service area
• Plans and budgets for both short and long-range cycles to ensure efficient program operations that are consistent with the State Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities/Substance Use Service program goals and community needs
• Oversees the execution of procedures, programs and fiscal decisions to ensure compliance with board approved policy and goals
• Performs other duties as defined or as required by statute, rule, or regulation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of management principles, techniques and practices
• Knowledge of the organization, operation and objectives and, applicable Federal and State laws, rules and regulations
• Demonstrated success in negotiating, executing, and implementing contracts
• Strong negotiation skills, business acumen, and analytical prowess
• Strong financial, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Financial planning and budget management capabilities
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions
• Ability to direct employees and programs in the various areas of responsibility
• Ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with the general public, with Federal, State and local officials, Partners staff and a variety of stakeholders
• Demonstrated abilities to build effective teams, facilitate staff working together collaboratively and retaining top talent
• Experience in negotiating at-risk managed care contracts, both as a payor and with providers within the payor’s network.
• Experience in managing complex, at-risk managed care contracts in a fiscally sound manner
• Experience in overseeing comprehensive network service capacity to ensure accessibility of clinically sound treatment for persons in need
• Experience and track record in developing partnerships, joint ventures, and/or executing mergers to continually advance an organization for optimal positioning
• Ability to serve in a fast paced and faced changing environment and continually guide the organization to achieve its stated mission and purpose.
• Proven track record of effective CEO/Board of Directors relationship, able to meet the demands of a diverse and continually evolving board in an industry that is uniquely dynamic.

Education/Experience Required: Master’s Degree in Business, Health Administration, Public Administration, or Human Services related field and 6-10 years of executive experience in a healthcare setting and/or a managed care environment. Must reside in North Carolina.

Education/Experience Preferred: A leadership role in a Managed Care environment.