Position Summary
Great Lakes Inter Tribal Council is seeking an Executive Director to oversee the Behavioral Health Program at the Adolescent Recovery and Wellness Center (ARWC), located at W12345 County Road A, Bowler, Wisconsin. This is a start-up facility. The Executive Director will be a strategic visionary, capable of high-level leadership and the fostering of a culture of inclusivity and dedication to the mission. The inpatient facility has a total of 36 beds and intake team. The Executive Director provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for behavioral health services across the organization. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health care that is compliant with regulatory standards, financially sustainable, and aligned with organizational goals. The Executive Director is responsible for program development, staff leadership, quality outcomes, and integration of behavioral health services within multidisciplinary care models. Additionally, the Executive Director will work closely and collaboratively with the Tribes we serve.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for program development, staff leadership, quality outcomes, and integration of behavioral health services within multidisciplinary care models.
• Will be directly involved in the hire-up of all staff at the facility. Recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate behavioral health clinical and support staff.
• Responsible for the maintenance of hospital contractual relationship(s) and in coordination with the client, the overall administration of patient care for the Program. Included in these responsibilities are: 1) the development and maintenance of a high-quality treatment program; 2) the development and implementation of a comprehensive community relations program; 3) strategic planning, program administration, and development.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health clinical standards and best practices.
• In-depth understanding of healthcare regulations, accreditation, and reimbursement models.
• Ability to evaluate clinical quality and implement performance improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and mission-driven leadership style.
• Ability to manage stress appropriately and channels concerns appropriately.
• Ability to build effective relationships with physicians, nurses, therapists, executives, and community partners.
• Skilled at conflict resolution and staff engagement.
• Ability to analyze data, interpret trends, and develop actionable strategies.
• Experience using metrics to improve clinical, financial, and operational outcomes.
• High ethical standards and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Clinical & Program Leadership: provides clinical oversight for behavioral health programs, ensuring patient safety, quality outcomes, and evidence-based practices.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate behavioral health services, programs, and treatment models.
• In coordination with the ARWC, ensures compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency regulations (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, state licensing agencies).
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and ancillary leadership to integrate behavioral health services across care settings.
• Directs departmental staff involved in multidisciplinary teams to address process improvements involving patients, employees, other customers or teams appropriately.
• Defines the philosophy, goals and objectives of the treatment program under the direction of hospital administration, clinical and operations staff and in conjunction with the Medical Director.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of behavioral health departments, including inpatient, outpatient, and/or community-based services.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, including staffing models and resource allocation.
• Analyze performance metrics, patient outcomes, and utilize data to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead initiatives related to access to care, patient flow, and care coordination.
• Staff Leadership & Development.
• Promote a culture of professional growth, accountability, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels, competencies, and licensure requirements are maintained.
• Support staff education, training, and competency validation.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance: quality improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes, safety, and patient experience.
• Respond to regulatory reviews, audits, and corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, patient rights, and confidentiality requirements.
• Strategic Planning & Community Engagement.
• Participate in organizational strategic planning related to behavioral health services.
• Identify opportunities for service expansion, partnerships, and program innovation.
• Collaborates with Tribal Health Centers regarding staffing models to ensure adequate staffing for all Tribal sites.
• Represent the organization in community, professional, and regulatory settings as appropriate.
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Active RN certification/License in the state of Wisconsin.
• Master's Degree required, or currently in pursuit.
• Minimum 5 to 8+ years of related and appropriate work experience, including regulatory experience.
• American Heart Association issued BLS required.
• Minimum three years' experience managing a Tribal Health facility.
• Thorough knowledge of Indian Health Service Programs.
• Knowledge of Federal Contracting Regulations and Procedures.
Working Relationships and Scope
Reports directly to the Great Lakes Inter Tribal Council Board of Directors and Board of Governance. Regular contact with Great Lakes Tribal leaders and tribal departments. Regular contact with community members and tribal representatives.
This is a full-time exempt position. The salary for this position is negotiable, based upon your years of experience, your relevant experience and education. This position is located at our new facility in Bowler, Wisconsin. The position includes the following benefits: paid time off in the form of annual and personal leave; paid holidays; insurance benefits including health, dental, life insurance, accidental death, and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending account (FSA), and 401(k) retirement plan. Drug and background check required before hire.
To Apply: See the employment page of our website at www.glitc.org for more information.
***Great Lakes Inter Tribal Council does not respond to phone calls nor email inquiries regarding the status of your application. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
