This position is located in the greater New Orleans area in Metairie and also requires occasional work in Marrero.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and implement strategic direction for the FQHC in alignment with its organizational structure, mission and goals.
• Build and maintain positive and productive relationships with co-applicant, Board of Directors, staff members, community stakeholders, and funding entities.
• Plan and implement systematic and coordinated delivery of outpatient behavioral health and primary care services for adults and children, including patient care, staff management, and financial performance.
• Collaborate with JPHSA’s Chief Financial Officer to develop and manage operating budget
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing FQHCs, including preparing and submitting necessary data/reports.
• Represent the FQHC to local, regional, and national entities to advocate for the needs of underserved populations.
• Direct development and implementation of annual division plan and report progress to Executive Director regularly.
• Develop, implement, review and communicate policies and procedures.
• Oversee aspects of FQHC operations, including clinical services, patient care, staff management, and financial performance.
• Oversee division-based contracts for programs and services, including ensuring deliverables, outcome measures, and budgets are on target.
• Maintain an active, on-site presence.
• Seek new funding sources to support program and service sustainability and enhancement.
• Serve as member of Executive Management Team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the FQHC, including continuously monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assessing and monitoring workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifying opportunities for improvement and directing the implementation of changes.
• Initiate corrective and/or performance and quality improvement actions when needed.
• Play a key role in accreditation process.

Other Position Details

• Competitive Salary: Up to 125,000 per year (depending on education and experience)
• Health Insurance: Great health insurance package and option to add dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid Leave: Generous accrual rate for paid annual and sick leave in addition to at least 9-12 paid official state holidays
• Flexible Working Schedule
• Retirement: Excellent retirement benefits and options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): We participate in the public service loan forgiveness program for student loan debt.