Chief Executive Officer
Horizon Healthcare Partners
East Providence, Rhode Island
The Moran Company is pleased to partner with Horizon Healthcare Partners
to recruit the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer.
Organizational Background
Located in East Providence, Rhode Island Horizon Healthcare Partners (HHP) was formed in 2010 by four community mental health centers to share services and build capacity. The organization recruited and shared professional staff and identified gaps in services that required them to operate as a network.
In 2013 – 2014, the members invested time and prior period income into modifying HHP to give it more contracting authority. Thanks to a Rhode Island Foundation matching grant, the local Board representatives from member agencies "re-engineered" HHP.
Today, HHP is a non-profit “atypical parent company” recognized by the state of Rhode Island that supports seven recovery-oriented, community-based organizations. HHP acts as a supporting corporation hub, an intermediary, a broker, and a networker on behalf of its member organizations.
HHP is a statewide behavioral health and human service network able to secure large state and federal grants that would not be available to individual agencies. HHP also works to improve access, customize solutions, demonstrate effectiveness, and share best practices. Its customers are businesses, health plans, state and municipal organizations, and other non-profits including their attorneys, auditors and insurance brokers.
HHP is responsible for several large statewide contracts including providing Rhode
Island’s 988 suicide call center, Rhode Island’s BH Link 23-hour crisis center, Rhode Island Outreach RIO demonstration project and other state contracts.
HHP holds the core belief that creative, recovery-oriented, community-based
collaboration serves as an alternative to hospital-based care, reduces risk, reduces cost, and reduces the disabling effects of mental illness.
Horizon Healthcare Partners Member Agencies include:
Child and Family Rhode Island: https://childandfamilyri.org
Community Care Alliance: https://www.communitycareri.org
CODAC Behavioral Healthcare: https://codacinc.org
Newport Mental Health: https://www.newportmentalhealth.org/
Galilee Mission: https://www.galileemission.net/
Thrive Behavioral Health: https://www.thrivebhri.org
Tides Family Services: https://www.tidesfs.org
Established in 1642, Providence is Rhode Island’s capital and is located in central Rhode Island. The Providence area is the home of beautiful beaches, world-class dining, and numerous historic sites. Providence combines the friendliness of a small town with the culture and sophistication of a big city. The city has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past 50 years and has a thriving arts community, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, fantastic hotels, and a renowned restaurant scene. For more about the Providence area visit: https://www.goprovidence.com
Position Summary
The Horizon Healthcare Partners Board of Directors seeks an innovative, experienced, and highly skilled CEO to work collaboratively with the Horizon Healthcare Partners Board of Directors, Horizon Healthcare Partners member organizations, and key community partners to lead and support all areas of the Horizon Healthcare Partners scope of services. The CEO should be ready and willing to fully support the Horizon Healthcare Partners range of projects and services, collaborate with existing and new community partners, and engage with the community to meet the changing needs of children, adults, and families.
The major responsibilities of the position include:
Planning
- Develop, with the Board, a strategic plan to guide the development of the entity.
- Update the plan and report on the accomplishment of agreed upon key results.
Marketing/Communications
- Lead new market development for HHP.
- Manage the grant writing, RFP response, and contracting processes for initiatives that involve multiple affiliates.
- Develop and implement strategies to market HHP approach as a viable community-based option to hospital-based systems.
Partnership Development/Management
- Develop the annual budget and provide management action reports monthly to the Board.
- Assess the need and potential for consolidating back office supports among member organizations.
- Convene cross agency teams of professionals to carry out the goals of HHP.
- Create and maintain relationships in the community to support the mission and further the programs of HHP.
- Engage affiliates in an active process of supporting one another's mutual goals and activities.
Advocacy
- Work with the Board of Directors to develop an advocacy agenda and advocacy implementation plan.
- Serve as a liaison to both the executive and legislative branches of the government as well as with other community groups with common advocacy interests.
Leadership and Operational Management
- Manage the day-to-day activities of the corporation.
- Routinely negotiate, manage and report status updates on all HHP contracts to the Board.
- Execute policies established by the Board for the administration of the corporation.
- Support the Board in the execution of its appropriate role.
- Coordinate all financial and contracting activities.
As the administrative leader of Horizon Healthcare Partners, the CEO has the responsibility to effectively represent the organization and ensure all functions and services of the organization are focused on the mission of Horizon Healthcare Partners: “Horizon Healthcare Partners’ mission is to assist our members in retaining autonomy and preserving their client-driven missions, as well as improving services to clients and employees by integrating, coordinating, achieving economies of scale and efficiency, enhancing revenues, and containing costs.”
Professional Qualifications and Personal Characteristics
The following qualifications and characteristics are desired for this position. Additionally, the successful candidate must possess a strong ability and desire to support the mission and staff of Horizon Healthcare Partners.
- Possesses a track record of working with multiple organizations to develop networks consistent with those that will be necessary to advance the purposes of both Horizon and the individual affiliates.
- Has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation.
- Possesses a knowledge of population health and the ability to perform outcome measurement and data analytics.
- Has demonstrated excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively advocate for desired policies, legislation and funding with the highest levels of state government.
- Can share past successes in working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships.
- Holds strong marketing, public relations, and fund development experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.
- Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills; is a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Is an action-oriented leader with an entrepreneurial mindset; is adaptable and innovative in approaching business planning.
- Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
- Possesses passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, and is mission-driven, and self-directed.
- Holds a strong understanding of current healthcare funding systems, payment methodologies, and service delivery environments.
Required Education and Experience
- Advanced degree with at least 5 years of senior management experience.
- Track record of effectively leading and regionally and/or nationally scaling a performance and outcomes-based organization and staff.
- Ability to point to specific examples of having developed and operationalized strategies that have taken an organization to the next stage of growth.
- Excellent managerial skills and the ability to take leadership over any business operations area.
- Superlative communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate as a leader.
- Thorough understanding of management and financial practices in all areas and phases of business operations.
- Demonstrate good judgment in initiating, planning, organizing, and coordinating areas of responsibility.
Compensation
The Horizon Healthcare Partners CEO will receive a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience along with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance. Also included is a 401k retirement plan, vacation time, sick leave, and paid holidays. The salary range for this position will be $189,000 - $200,000.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Horizon Healthcare Partners is an equal opportunity employer to all, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Process
The search for the CEO of Horizon Healthcare Partners is being conducted by The Moran Company. Preliminary screenings for the search are scheduled to begin October 14th and 15th, 2024. Questions about this position can be directed to Jon Rosell, Senior Search Consultant, The Moran Company at: jon(at)morancompany.com.