Executive Director

Mcadamhs; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 135,900 - 166,100; Full time

Job summary

Mcadamhs in Dayton, Ohio seeks an Executive Director to lead behavioral health strategy across Montgomery County. This role will align funding and partnerships while serving as a visible advocate for the community.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in behavioral health, government structures, and executive leadership. A key focus will be on fostering trust, transparency, and collaboration while ensuring financial stewardship and effective organizational governance.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of mental health and substance use systems across the full continuum of care.
• Experience navigating government structures and public funding streams.
• Strong financial management skills aligning resources to priorities.

Responsibilities

• Align behavioral health strategy and funding across Montgomery County.
• Serve as a visible advocate for behavioral health in the community.
• Develop and execute a clear, data-informed strategic plan.

Skills

Behavioral Health & Human Services Expertise

Government & Public Sector Acumen

Executive Leadership Experience

Financial & Operational Leadership

Strategic & Systems Thinking

Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy

Data & Performance Orientation

Job description

Position Title

Executive Director

Reports To

Board of Directors

FLSA Status

Unclassified / Exempt

Salary

Commensurate with experience starting at $151,000

Overview

The Executive Director of Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Services (MCADAMHS) serves as the central system leader responsible for aligning behavioral health strategy, funding, and partnerships across Montgomery County. This role operates at the intersection of public service, community impact, and system coordination, guiding both long‑term vision and day‑to‑day execution across the system. Serving as both a strategic architect and operational leader, the Executive Director ensures that priorities are clearly defined, data‑informed, and implemented with accountability. The role is critical in advancing MCADAMHS’ position across a complex ecosystem that includes service providers, healthcare systems, public safety, government agencies, and community organizations. The Executive Director must navigate a dynamic and evolving environment, balancing funding constraints, regulatory requirements, and increasing community needs while maintaining fiscal discipline and system stability. A key priority will be strengthening trust and transparency across stakeholders, modernizing systems and data capabilities, and reinforcing alignment between strategy, funding, and measurable outcomes. Internally, the Executive Director fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Externally, they serve as a visible and credible advocate for behavioral health, effectively communicating impact and advancing system‑wide progress across Montgomery County.

Key Priorities

Strengthen Trust, Transparency & Communication

• Foster trust with providers, staff, and stakeholders following recent funding and system challenges.
• Encourage transparency in decision‑making, particularly around funding and strategic direction.
• Establish consistent, proactive communication across stakeholder groups.
• Maintain a visible and accessible leadership presence across the county.

Enhance Collaboration & System Leadership

• Reinforce MCADAMHS’ role as the central convener across behavioral health and human services systems.
• Foster alignment and reduce silos among providers and partner organizations.
• Expand cross‑system collaboration.
• Support coordinated efforts tied to the Human Services Levy.

Drive Strategic Clarity, Execution & Data Alignment

• Develop and execute a clear, data‑informed strategic plan aligned with community needs.
• Align funding decisions with strategic priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Utilize local data to guide investments across the continuum of care.
• Balance long‑term vision with execution and accountability.
• Empower internal teams through clear delegation and performance expectations.

Ensure Financial Stewardship & Funding Strategy

• Manage and optimize levy, state, and federal funding streams.
• Navigate funding uncertainty while maintaining service continuity.
• Ensure equitable and transparent allocation of resources.
• Support education and advocacy related to the Human Services Levy.

Modernize Infrastructure & Data; Augment Reporting

• Strengthen systems for tracking outcomes, performance, and community impact.
• Improve data collection, analysis, and reporting capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with evolving state and federal requirements.
• Leverage data to inform decisions and demonstrate return on investment.
• Augment the depth and cadence of reporting outward.

Strengthen Governance, Culture & Organizational Effectiveness

• Improve alignment between board, leadership, and staff.
• Address cultural and governance challenges impacting trust and effectiveness.
• Clarify roles, responsibilities, and decision‑making processes.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and collaboration.
• Support staff development, empowerment, and retention.

Desired Attributes

• Transparent and trust‑building
• Clear, consistent communicator
• Strong relationship builder
• Collaborative and inclusive
• Strategic and systems‑level thinker
• Politically and organizationally aware
• Financial and operational acumen
• Adaptable and agile
• Demonstrates integrity and professionalism
• Comfortable managing complexity & ambiguity
• Effective advocate and compelling storyteller

Desired Skills & Experience

• Behavioral Health & Human Services Expertise: Deep understanding of mental health and substance use systems across the full continuum of care, including experience working with provider networks and across related systems.
• Government & Public Sector Acumen: Experience navigating government structures, regulatory environments, and public funding streams (e.g., Medicaid, state and levy funding); Ohio experience preferred.
• Executive Leadership Experience: Experience as a senior leader in a complex organization, with a track record of leading through change, building high‑performing teams, and making high‑impact decisions.
• Financial & Operational Leadership: Strong financial management skills, with experience aligning constrained resources to strategic priorities and ensuring effective execution.
• Strategic & Systems Thinking: Ability to think at a systems level, develop and execute data‑informed strategies, and align stakeholders, operations, and outcomes.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy: Skilled in engaging diverse stakeholders, serving as a public‑facing leader, and communicating effectively in politically complex environments.
• Data & Performance Orientation: Experience using data to drive decision‑making, measure outcomes, and support continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Montgomery County ADAMHS Board is an equal opportunity employer. The position is open to qualified candidates of all backgrounds.