Executive Director – Mental Health Organization

The role

Lead the organization’s strategic planning and ensure alignment with the mission and values, oversee program delivery, manage budgets, and build strong relationships with community partners and stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Lead the organization’s strategic planning and ensure alignment with the mission and values
• Oversee program delivery, ensuring quality, accessibility, and measurable impact
• Manage budgets, fundraising initiatives, and grant applications to sustain and grow services
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, donors, and stakeholders
• Serve as the public face of the organization, advocating for mental health awareness and policy change
• Support and mentor staff, fostering a culture of compassion, inclusion, and professional growth

What it takes

• Proven leadership experience in nonprofit management, preferably in mental health or social services
• Strong fundraising and grant-writing skills, with a track record of securing sustainable funding
• Deep understanding of mental health issues, community outreach, and advocacy
• Exceptional communication skills—able to inspire, persuade, and connect across diverse audiences
• Strategic thinking paired with hands-on operational expertise
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of leadership

What you'll bring

How we treat you

Medical (minimal premium cost to employee), Dental (Employer Paid), Vision (employer paid), 403(b) Retirement (fully vested 6% employer contribution after 1 year of employment), Life Insurance (Employer Paid), Short-term Disability (Employer Paid), and Employee Assistance Program. Dependents covered on medical, dental, and vision at cost to employee. 12 paid holidays and 6.77 hours of PTO accrued for years 1-3, increases after year 3. PTO accumulation starts at hire and is available for use as accumulated. Employees are eligible for elective training reimbursement of ($1000/yr for unlicensed clinicians and $1500/yr for licensed clinicians.) CBH also offers sabbatical of 176 hours after 10 years of service and annual elective training fund that includes 40 paid hours for training. Supervision towards licensure available. This position comes with a $1000 sign-on bonus, half paid with your first check and half after six months of employment. Relocation assistance may be available.

How to apply

Apply directly on Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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