Description

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.

Job Summary: The Community Liaison will partner closely with community partners, stakeholders, and governmental entities to increase community engagement and collaboration in Cobb County. The liaison will ensure Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is at the table to discuss partnerships, initiatives, and challenges.

Are you ready to make a Difference?

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and fosters strong relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders in Cobb County.
• Participates in developing and maintaining a collaborative and cooperative service environment in the community at large.
• Attends community gatherings, stakeholder meetings, and other events/functions to help to further collaboration in the community.
• Serves as a conduit between the organization, the community, and stakeholders.
• Gathers community input, monitors local dynamics, and provides reports to management on community sentiment and needs.
• Identifies and promptly works with the Executive Team to resolve any issues that may arise between stakeholders and Highland Rivers Behavioral Health.
• Collaborates on Executive Team to develop new and creative solutions that deliver scalable solutions to those served by HRBH.
• Participates as a member of the Executive Team and any other groups as assigned.
• Adheres to the Executive Team Agreements established by the Executive Team.

Benefits:

•          Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA
•          Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.
•         Retirement Plan with employer matching
•          4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service
•          10 paid holidays
•          1 personal day
•          Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelors Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in the field of business, marketing, public health administration, or public relations

·         Progressive management experience with 3 years at the senior management or executive level in a similarly complex organization.

·         Direct experience in community behavioral health and substance use centers

·         Proven leadership skills, including ability to effectively influence, motivate, and lead teams of interdisciplinary professionals

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email usage

•    Must be able to pass background investigation, drug screen and have good 7 year motor vehicle report.

Summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, national origin, age sex, religion, or disability.

Selected applicants must pass a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen.  Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.