Chief Executive Officer
Fairbanks, AK (on-site)
$180,000+ DOE and excellent benefits, including sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and initial accommodation
Founded in 1989 by a group of Fairbanks community members with diverse professional backgrounds, this nonprofit began as a small organization with a day treatment program and 15 staff members, dedicated to supporting children with a wide range of behavioral health and mental health needs.
Today, they are a large, diverse organization with over 200 employees, providing services across Fairbanks, surrounding communities, and the Mat-Su Valley. Each day, around 200 children and young adults receive care, with hundreds more served over the course of the year. The organization’s reach extends beyond local communities, offering specialty residential programs and aftercare support that allow clients from across Alaska to access treatment services.
Your day-to-day: The CEO will cultivate a highly collaborative and transparent relationship with the Board of Directors, partnering closely to define, develop, and execute the organization’s long-term strategic vision while ensuring alignment with overarching goals. This role includes oversight of the annual business plan and operating budget, maintaining financial stewardship, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
The CEO will provide executive fiduciary oversight, ensuring adherence to approved financial controls and budgets, while strategically guiding development and fundraising efforts to secure private, foundation, and corporate funding that diversifies and grows organizational revenue. As the organization’s public face, the CEO will represent the mission and values at key industry events and community forums, building trust and advocacy.
In addition, the role provides direct oversight, mentorship, and professional development for the executive leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous growth. The CEO will also assess community needs to expand services for children and families, filling gaps in behavioral and mental health supports and advancing the organization’s mission.
We’re looking for:
- Strong background in nonprofit financial management, including overseeing a $20M+ annual budget, multi-source revenue streams (government contracts, grants, philanthropy, insurance reimbursements), and ensuring compliance with audits, fiscal controls, and reporting standards.
- Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience, is required in Business, Healthcare Administration, or other related fields.
- Minimum of 5 years proven leadership, preferably within behavioral healthcare, residential services, or complex nonprofit organizations, with a proven track record of strategic planning, execution, and measurable outcomes.
- Experience reporting to and partnering with a Board of Directors within a nonprofit governance framework.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large teams, ideally 150–300 staff (including clinical and administrative).
- Experience with quality assurance, facilities oversight (if residential), and electronic medical records systems supporting healthcare delivery.
- Experience in adolescent behavioral health, substance abuse, or residential treatment program management preferred.
- Familiarity with state/federal healthcare regulations, accreditation requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, CARF), and Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement systems preferred.
- Proven success in public advocacy, community relations, and external engagement, including forging partnerships and securing funding through fundraising, grant procurement, and donor relations.
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