MASS - Executive Director Consumer Quality Initiatives
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Executive Director
Consumer Quality Initiatives
Consumer Quality Initiatives (CQI), a Massachusetts-based, mental health consumer-led research, evaluation and quality improvement nonprofit, is seeking an experienced, strategic thinking, entrepreneurial and visionary executive director who will help guide the organization to its next level of development. Candidates who have lived experience with a mental health condition and recovery (consumers) are especially encouraged to apply.
This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a cutting-edge organization that is in the forefront of consumer-based, participatory action research and is positioned to deepen its impact on the mental health field - in Massachusetts and nationally. The new executive director will help the organization develop new partnership and contract opportunities in order to deepen and expand CQI's research and evaluation initiatives.
Successful candidates will have demonstrated success in nonprofit management, developing new contracts and revenue-generating opportunities; have experience with growing an organization and developing consumer leadership; and have a strong interest in using research and evaluation to affect behavioral health policy change. CQI's mission is "to develop opportunities for the meaningful involvement of consumers and family members in all aspects of mental health research and program evaluation. By doing so, we aim to study issues that are relevant to the community, initiate changes to improve the system for all, and narrow the gap between research/evaluation and practice."
Growing out of the consumer/survivor movement of the 1980's and 90's, CQI has a unique history of effectively formulating consumer-voice inspired research and evaluation, engaging participant respondents, and generating productive feedback fostering quality improvement. Since its inception, CQI has advised the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (the state behavioral health managed care plan), independent provider agencies and peer-led organizations about consumer-directed program planning, quality improvement and evaluation.
CQI has an annual budget of about $500,000. Its board is comprised of at least 51% consumers and a majority of its staff providing direct services are also consumers. Applications and Nominations This search is being conducted by Third Sector New England's Executive Transitions Program with Transition Consultant Judy Freiwirth, Psy.D. Applications and nominations may be sent to CQIsearch@tsne.org. Only online and complete applications will be accepted. Please include a resume, cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for the position, and a writing sample as Word or PDF attachments. Cover letter should include salary history and requirements and how you learned of the position. Resume should include contact information for three references. Complete packages must be received by December 23, 2011.
Consumer Quality Initiatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates for this position; candidates with lived experience of a mental health condition and recovery are especially encouraged to apply. More information at http://www.tsne.org/site/c.ghLUK3PCLoF/b.7800281/k.F1D2/Nonprofit_Jobs__Executive_Director_Consumer_Quality_Initiatives.htm
Executive Director
Consumer Quality Initiatives
Consumer Quality Initiatives (CQI), a Massachusetts-based, mental health consumer-led research, evaluation and quality improvement nonprofit, is seeking an experienced, strategic thinking, entrepreneurial and visionary executive director who will help guide the organization to its next level of development. Candidates who have lived experience with a mental health condition and recovery (consumers) are especially encouraged to apply.
This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a cutting-edge organization that is in the forefront of consumer-based, participatory action research and is positioned to deepen its impact on the mental health field - in Massachusetts and nationally. The new executive director will help the organization develop new partnership and contract opportunities in order to deepen and expand CQI's research and evaluation initiatives.
Successful candidates will have demonstrated success in nonprofit management, developing new contracts and revenue-generating opportunities; have experience with growing an organization and developing consumer leadership; and have a strong interest in using research and evaluation to affect behavioral health policy change. CQI's mission is "to develop opportunities for the meaningful involvement of consumers and family members in all aspects of mental health research and program evaluation. By doing so, we aim to study issues that are relevant to the community, initiate changes to improve the system for all, and narrow the gap between research/evaluation and practice."
Growing out of the consumer/survivor movement of the 1980's and 90's, CQI has a unique history of effectively formulating consumer-voice inspired research and evaluation, engaging participant respondents, and generating productive feedback fostering quality improvement. Since its inception, CQI has advised the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (the state behavioral health managed care plan), independent provider agencies and peer-led organizations about consumer-directed program planning, quality improvement and evaluation.
CQI has an annual budget of about $500,000. Its board is comprised of at least 51% consumers and a majority of its staff providing direct services are also consumers. Applications and Nominations This search is being conducted by Third Sector New England's Executive Transitions Program with Transition Consultant Judy Freiwirth, Psy.D. Applications and nominations may be sent to CQIsearch@tsne.org. Only online and complete applications will be accepted. Please include a resume, cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for the position, and a writing sample as Word or PDF attachments. Cover letter should include salary history and requirements and how you learned of the position. Resume should include contact information for three references. Complete packages must be received by December 23, 2011.
Consumer Quality Initiatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates for this position; candidates with lived experience of a mental health condition and recovery are especially encouraged to apply. More information at http://www.tsne.org/site/c.ghLUK3PCLoF/b.7800281/k.F1D2/Nonprofit_Jobs__Executive_Director_Consumer_Quality_Initiatives.htm
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