Government
Executive Director
Details
Description
Reporting to the Bronzeville Expanded Mental Health Services Governing Commission (Commission), Bronzeville Wellness Collective is seeking its first Executive Director to lead its planning, development, and early implementation as well as initially manage the center’s operations. This role is responsible for the clinical leadership and community accountability; additionally, the operational responsibilities will ensure high-quality, sustainable care while assuring regulatory compliance and demonstrating sound financial stewardship. This role will also be responsible for hiring the core leadership team, including the inaugural Clinical Manager.
This is a high-autonomy leadership role in which the ED initially operates as the sole senior administrator on-site, making independent operational and clinical decisions within the policy, oversight, and financial framework established by the Commission. This role will function with a high degree of self-direction, proactive communication, and organizational accountability. Additionally, the ED will independently manage a complex public service environment while maintaining the transparency and accountability standards required of a taxpayer-funded governmental entity, where financial accountability is a core and non-negotiable responsibility.
Benefits
BWC offers a competitive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K, and a generous PTO.
Level of Language Proficiency
English
Location
Associated Location
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the form available at mortengroup.com/activesearches/bwc and includes submission of a cover letter and resume in PDF format by the best consideration date of Friday, September 11, 2026. Cover letters will be evaluated as a writing sample and should address the following in one and a half pages or less: Why are you interested in leading this work in the Bronzeville area? Describe your specific or related experience leading community mental health services; additionally, what draws you specifically to community-based mental health services? What do you believe are the most important priorities for expanding mental health access in Bronzeville and surrounding areas?
