Manager, Community Behavioral Health

The Manager, Community Operations must be able to work in the community, meeting individuals where they are, and be comfortable working in non-traditional settings and unstructured environments. Experience supervising peer recovery specialists and/or community behavioral health staff is preferred.

• Lead, motivate, and inspire community teams of peers, social workers, and clinicians deeply dedicated to firsthand’s mission
• Be accountable for the success of the Community Team and engage in the coordination activities of community-based team members - Includes direct supervision of community team members
• Ensure the seamless execution of firsthand’s operational and strategic plans, including adapting practices as the business evolves
• Work with Senior Director, Operations) to expand firsthand’s local community presence and referral network with best-in-class CMHCs, FQHCs, health systems, and other local care providers
• Support the management of individual and team performance to OKRs, effectively coaching community-based staff
• Communicate key information, progress, and pain points to both internal staff and external partners
• Lead recruitment of community-based staff in collaboration with the People team
• Collaborate with the People Team and Learning and Development team to manage the development, coaching, training, and performance of community-based staff
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, including clinicians, operations, and support staff, to drive integrated care and improve service delivery.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, especially in working collaboratively with community-based staff and local providers
• Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, with a team-focused and continuous improvement orientation
• Strong management and supervisory skills, including organizing and leading initiatives
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing strategies and needs for firsthand, its staff, and its members
• Openness in sharing best practices and challenges with operational leadership team
• Direct community experience working with individuals living with SMI
• Proficiency with Google Office suite, Slack, and Client Relationship Management (CRM) programs

• Minimum five years' experience in a healthcare-focused business (preferably leading community-based teams)
• Minimum of three years of direct supervisory experience (managing certified peer recovery specialists or similar staff with lived experience) - making hiring decisions,
  managing team member performance, etc.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary setting, leveraging diverse expertise to provide holistic care
• Experience in an early-stage startup is strongly preferred 
• Ability to operate a vehicle, including a driver’s license that is active and in good standing; must be eligible to drive under Company insurance policy

Benefits
Our full-time compensation package includes a base salary, equity, and performance bonus potential, supported by comprehensive health, dental, vision, and mental wellness coverage. We offer a 401(k) with company match and 16 weeks of paid parental leave for both parents. In your first year, you will accrue 120 hours of vacation annually (4.62 hours per pay period), which steps up to 160 hours annually (6.15 hours per pay period) after one year—all within a welcoming, inclusive culture.