Executive Director

The Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis (WBCP) is a free standing not for profit organization that has a focus on educational programs and provides services to members. Its mission is to educate the next generation of psychoanalysts, psychoanalytic psychotherapists, and scholars, to provide services that benefit members and programs that serve the members as well as those interested from the community at large, and to engage in community outreach that benefits people and organizations in our community and that enhance the public image of psychoanalysis.
 
WBCP's educational programs include a two-year introductory program for post-graduate mental health professionals which includes classes and clinical supervision; a comprehensive 4+ year psychoanalytic training program which also includes didactics and clinical supervision and numerous Continuing Education offerings for both our members and mental health professionals in the community.
 
Presently, The Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis (WBCP) is the new organization formed by the merger of the Washington Center for Psychoanalysis (WCP) and the Baltimore Washington Center for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis (BWCPP).
 
This is a unique opportunity for a passionate, mission driven leader to join the organization as The Executive Director of WBCP. The new executive director will develop and implement strategic plans, performance measurements, management controls, and effectively communicate the vision and impact of the organization to internal and external audiences. The Executive Director will be actively engaged across levels of the organization, as well as in the community. Creating greater clarity around the mission, communicating the success and vision for the future, while displaying the confidence and leadership qualities that will earn credibility in interactions will be key. The Director will manage and unify a committed staff and aid in driving the WBCP to succeed in the future.
 
Mission Statement
To educate and support psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, and scholars and to collaborate with members of the community in applying psychoanalytic knowledge to psychosocial problems.
 
What is Psychoanalysis?
When people ask what psychoanalysis is, they usually want to know about treatment. As a therapy, psychoanalysis is based on the observation that individuals are often unaware of many of the factors that determine their emotions and behavior. These unconscious factors may create unhappiness, sometimes in the form of recognizable symptoms and at other times as troubling personality traits, difficulties in work or in love relationships, or disturbances in mood and self-esteem. Because these forces are unconscious, the advice of friends and family, the reading of self-help books, or even the most determined efforts of will, often fail to provide relief.
 
Psychoanalytic treatment demonstrates how these unconscious factors affect current relationships and patterns of behavior, traces them back to their historical origins, shows how they have changed and developed over time, and helps the individual to deal better with the realities of adult life.
 
Analysis is an intimate partnership, in the course of which the patient becomes aware of the underlying sources of his or her difficulties not simply intellectually, but emotionally - by re-experiencing them with the analyst. The analyst helps elucidate these for the patient, who refines, corrects, rejects, and adds further thoughts and feelings. During the years that an analysis takes place, the patient wrestles with these insights, going over them again and again with the analyst and experiencing them in daily life, in fantasies, and in dreams.

Executive Director Candidate Qualification Criteria
As the key management leader of The Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis, the Executive Director is a highly involved position requiring well developed and high-reaching leadership skills and capabilities. The Executive Director will be a highly motivated, self-starter with a proven ability to develop and execute financial strategies. The successful candidate must demonstrate problem solving strategies with excellent interpersonal skills and a clear understanding of the need to focus on the psychoanalytical needs presented within our communities. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic plan of the organization. The position reports directly to the
Board of Directors and manages 4 direct reports.
  
Qualifications Summary

• 5+ years of nonprofit, leadership experience in an executive role including responsibility of overseeing operations, finance, and human resources functions. Demonstrated staff management including delegation and nurturing staff working remotely.
• Experience utilizing technology to manage daily operations including the use of various software systems, evaluating technology and functionality, and overseeing vendor relationships related to IT and software.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting financial data to make organizational decisions including creating and managing budgets, managing day to day accounting and financial activities, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience managing stakeholder relationships including volunteers, donors, vendors, and organizational partners.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed. Candidate residing in the DMV area is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in a higher education institution or mental health organization is strongly preferred.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills are required.

Personality Characteristics
The successful candidate will have an innate commitment to improving the lives of individuals with psychoanalytical needs and provide support for their families and caretakers. This candidate will possess the skills necessary to lead the organization through periods of change and transition while always putting the needs of the organization first. The WBCP is seeking a nonprofit executive that can be described as forward-thinking, adaptable, and innovative. Someone who has both a take-charge mentality and patience as well as having a leadership and communication style that connects with various audiences will be important for this role.

Responsibilities
The Executive Director will be responsible for the following. Please note that while this list includes major responsibilities, it is not representative of the full scope of job duties.
 
Board Governance: Works with board to fulfill the organization mission.

•  Responsible for leading the WBCP in a manner that supports and guides the organization's mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.

Financial Performance and Viability:  Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.

•  Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the WBC, to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
• Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within  the  approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.

Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning, and community outreach.

•  Responsible for implementation of the educational programs that carry out the organization's mission.
• Responsible for providing membership support for WBCP members.
• Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that the WBCP can successfully fulfill its Mission
• Responsible for the enhancement of WBCP's image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic, and private organizations.

Organization Operations: Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate.

•  Responsible for the hiring, effectively managing and retaining of competent, qualified staff. Responsible effective administration of educational and memberships support operations.
• Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the organization.
• Establish and maintain relationships with the American Psychoanalytic Association and other kindred organizations and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance WBCP's Mission

Compensation & Benefits
Total compensation including salary and benefits is $100,000 - $120,000/year, commensurate with
experience. Benefits include health insurance, dental coverage, life insurance, retirement contribution (403b), generous paid time off, and eleven paid holidays.
 
The Deamer Group reviews every resume that is received. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to every candidate. It usually takes one to two weeks for us to review your application. If you are a good fit, we will be in touch. If not, we will keep your resume on file and will consider you for future opportunities. Thank you in advance for your application.
 
The Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis is an equal opportunity employer.