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Executive Director
Crownsville, MD
Addiction Recovery Inc. dba Hope House Treatment Centers is a private, community based, non-profit, drug and alcohol rehabilitation center that provides various levels of care: non-hospital detoxification, inpatient/ICF, residential (RTC), PHP, and IOP/OP/DWI/DUI. Hope House provides compassionate quality patient centered care in Anne Arundel County in central Maryland serving adults who are experiencing substance use or mental health challenges.
The dedicated staff at Hope House works with its clients equipping them with the means to become healthy and productive citizens, equipped with the tools to live a life of sobriety and recovery. Hope House has been providing care in the central region of Maryland for 40 years. With annual revenue of $7m, Hope House has built an excellent reputation for delivering quality care, being the first organization in Maryland to receive national designation as a Blue Distinction Center for the delivery of Substance Use Treatment and Recovery services.
The Hope House leadership team and staff pride themselves on delivering individualized services tailored to meet the unique needs of men and women struggling with addiction and/or mental health challenges, within a culture of “unconditional kindness to patients and staff”!
The Executive Director will report to a highly committed Board of Directors; a Board whose energy, spirit of caring, and commitment to driving quality through governance are truly exemplary. Hope House has a dedicated staff of over 100 employees providing services to over 730 patients and is at the forefront of both Inpatient & Outpatient Treatment of Substance Use Disorders, with a well-established network of Service Providers. The Hope House board and leadership team have worked collaboratively to develop and cultivate an environment that is supportive of its clients’ well-being and growth. With its broad range of service offerings, Hope House is well positioned to continue to be an industry leader well into the future. Hope House is CARF accredited, demonstrating its commitment to quality, transparency, and client satisfaction.
The Position
The Executive Director has ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the Hope House mission, vision, and values are reflected in its delivery of services. Hope House is looking to find a strong and innovative behavioral health leader to build upon the wonderful foundation of “compassionate care'', that has been established over a 40-year period. This leader will have an opportunity to grow its existing workforce and the “next generation of leaders” in addictions treatment & behavioral health while making a significant difference in the lives of those served by the organization.
The Ideal Candidate
With this in mind, our “ideal candidate” will:
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Have had success in working for a Board of Directors; non-profit setting preferred.
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Have demonstrated success at leading, managing, developing, and directing well-functioning teams.
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Have a history of success as a collaborator/partner with external organizations & systems, including a successful history of working as a community leader in partnership with businesses and elected officials.
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Have successful political/advocacy experience at a local, state, and regional level.
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Demonstrate a real “passion” for serving individuals such as those served by Hope House, with special emphasis on individuals and families with complex needs.
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Demonstrate experience directly working with or directly supporting the Treatment Community and people struggling to move from Treatment to Recovery.
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Demonstrated success in building a diverse, inclusive workplace culture with a commitment to the organization’s intercultural competency to serve its clients & staff.
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Demonstrate actions of inclusive leadership by having the Executive Team participate in board meetings, financial, budget, and quality reviews.
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Understand the various generations within the workplace, use of inclusive language, zero tolerance for microaggressions, awareness of personal biases, awareness of power and privilege.
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Demonstrate belief and actions that place employee health, well-being, growth, and development as top priorities.
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Be considered a person with a high degree of integrity and an ethical “compass”.
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Have experience in the areas of property acquisitions and rehabilitation of facilities.
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Possess Emotional Intelligence, inclusive of being flexible & adaptable, having excellent problem solving & decision-making skills, & being an excellent relationship builder.
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Be a leader whose management & leadership style includes effective collaboration, delegation, results driven, being both a motivator and one who holds others accountable, being an effective communicator, and possessing a sense of humor.
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Have accomplished leadership experiences that include operations, finance, quality and risk management, and human resources, within an addiction’s treatment or recovery setting; preferably experience in a behavioral health, standalone treatment, FQHC, or CCBHC setting with a commitment to treatment supports, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, medication assisted treatment, and 12-step models.
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Possess a commitment to integrated systems of care, specifically the integration of behavioral health, recovery services, primary care, and social drivers of health services.
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Have strong financial acumen.
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Have demonstrated a track record for innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity, and be someone often considered a “visionary”.
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Demonstrate data-driven decision making and use of data analytics in the management of organizations.
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Preferably have experience successfully meeting the requirements of CARF or JCAHO, and Grant deliverables.
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Possess an advanced degree in a health care specialty or Business Administration from an Accredited program and have a minimum of seven (7) years of progressive leadership experience in an addiction’s treatment/ behavioral health care setting
We are looking for an Executive Director committed to making their home in central Maryland known by many as “The Land of Pleasant Living.” This beautiful region has over ½ million residents who are drawn to the area’s quality of life on the Chesapeake Bay. In addition to its proximity to Baltimore. MD and Washington, D.C., this area’s vibrant communities, growing economies, great public and private schools and colleges and diverse community organizations and activities make the area an ideal place to raise a family. Housing options to match anyone’s desires -- rural life with room for animals, neighborhoods in the suburbs or in the city, or waterfront properties on creeks, rivers, or the Bay -- add to the region’s draw.
For outdoor enthusiasts, you have easy access to over 500 miles of shoreline. The Chesapeake Bay area is known for boating, fishing, crabbing, water skiing, sailing, and swimming. For nature lovers, there are two state parks, over 120 county parks and several nature preserves. Add to this the people of Maryland -- friendly, welcoming, and kind -- and you will understand why our region is a great place to be!
Hope House Treatment Centers affirms that inequality is detrimental to our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive space for all of our employees and extending this culture of belonging into our work. At Hope House, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are integral to our mission, vision, and values. We believe that our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the communities we serve, and that diverse voices should be intentionally elevated and included in our work.
Hope House is proud to be an EEOC and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability.
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