OUR SERVICES FOCUS ON PRRORITY AREAS:
Mental Health: Our comprehensive mental health services offer innovative options for clients with varying levels of need.
Supportive Housing: Engagement is further enhanced by supportive housing options.
Substance Use Disorder: Our full spectrum of substance use disorder interventions and treatment services accommodates adults, youth, families, and veterans.
Justice Involved: We provide mental health and substance use disorder treatment in both in-custody and outpatient settings.
Since our founding in 1978 as Mental Health Systems, we have grown to become an established behavioral health services provider in prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery services. We do this by offering innovative services focused on mental health, supportive housing, substance use disorders and assisting those transitioning from the justice system. Our clients are our community, and they include youth, veterans, and people who represent all facets of our society. They share a singular commitment to recovering and thriving.
To better reflect our purpose and mission, we are in the process of formally changing our name to TURN Behavioral Health Services in 2021 (starting out by referring to our organization as Mental Health Systems/TURN). We believe this change better reflects the breadth of all the services we provide and our commitment as a leading 501(c)3 non-profit agency to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities impacted by behavioral health challenges.
As we phase into our new name, Mental Health Systems/TURN pledges to continue to strengthen our continuum of care and holistic approach to support our clients in improving their health as well as relationships with their family and community. As an industry leader, we never stop seeking innovative solutions, and our diverse workforce and culturally competent programs embody our core values of Integrity, Diversity, Mentorship, and Inclusion. Currently, Mental Health Systems/TURN operates more than 80 community-based programs throughout California for people who either cannot afford privately paid services or for whom appropriate services are not otherwise available.
You’re welcome to learn more about our staff, board, and leaders – as well as our finances and bylaws – by visiting our website (TURNBHS.ORG).
ROLE SUMMARY
TURN Behavioral Health Services Board of Directors provides organizational leadership, strategic governance, and financial oversight; it also assists with organizational fundraising. Overall Board responsibilities include:
• Serving on one committee; our standing committees include: Board Development, HR, Ethics & Compliance, Finance, Audit, and Executive.
• Attending the bi-monthly meetings of our full Board, which are held virtually and in person.
• Collaborate closely with other board members, including those with strategic planning, business development, financial and HR expertise, to ensure a well-rounded and forward-thinking approach to organizational strategy.
• Reviewing and approving, as appropriate, TURN Behavioral Health Services annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of (and meeting) all legal and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Develop and explore strategies to diversify the organization's funding sources and increase philanthropic support.
• Participate in fundraising campaigns, events, and donor stewardship efforts to cultivate a culture of philanthropy within the organization.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the organization's community engagement and philanthropic efforts and recommend improvements as needed.
• Perform duties of board membership responsibility and conform to the level of competence expected from board members as outlines in the duties of care, loyalty, and obedience as they apply to non-profit board member.
• Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by TURN Behavioral Health Services for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics; reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings.
• Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the CEO.
• Participate in board meetings, committees, and decision-making processes to provide strategic direction and guidance on matters related to community connection and philanthropy.
• Assisting the CEO and board chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members.
• Partnering with the CEO and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out.
• Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:
• Experience and accomplishments in business, government, philanthropy, or the non-profit sector.
• A natural affinity for cultivating relationships and building consensus among diverse individuals.
• Personal qualities of integrity and credibility.
• A strong commitment to and understanding of the organization's mission and goals.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Financial literacy and an understanding of nonprofit governance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.
☒ Seeing ☒ Hearing ☒ Speaking
☐ Stooping/Bending ☐ Working in cramped spaces ☐ Moving around facility.
☐ Moving between offices/clients ☐ Driving ☐ Climbing
☐ Lifting/carrying heavy items ☐ Pushing/pulling/dragging items ☐ Standing for long periods
☐ Working outside/underground ☐ Using hands/fingers ☐ Sitting for long periods
OTHER DUTIES
This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions.