Associate Executive Director, Mental Health & Community Wellness

How you Will Power our Purpose (Job Summary) 

The Associate Executive Director, Mental Health & Community Wellness is a mission-driven, strategic, and operations-oriented thinker that will help the YMCA of Austin build and innovate healthy living programs. With the growth in the region, we are looking to enhance and innovate our programs and experiences as well as expand our services throughout the region. You will successfully lead a team with 1 direct report and provide guidance to center leadership across three counties.  As the Associate Executive Director of Mental Health & Community Wellness, your responsibilities will be both broad and strategic, as well as tactical. You will thoughtfully set and drive a mental health and community wellness strategy with a focus on growth, innovation, technology, culture, and people leadership. You will guide the organization in providing best-in-class mental health and community wellness programs, as well as developing, piloting, and launching new initiatives, including but not limited to mental health services, community support programs, wellness workshops, virtual counseling, and integrated health programs. 

How You Will Make an Impact (Essential Functions)  

Performance Achievements & Results (30%) 

• Fosters a culture that builds trust and treats all team members and colleagues with respect; constructively and immediately deals with conflict; gains commitment and provides clarity; holds team members accountable and cultivates peer accountability; and achieves results to meet strategic and operational goals.   

• Models inclusive leadership behaviors and embraces all dimensions of diversity – building strong teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to our mission. 

• Responsible for hiring, coaching, and managing all direct reports and ensuring alignment with association people practices for all positions within their organizational structure. 

• Responsible for successful Strategic Plan metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to meet strategic goals and objectives. 

• Implements a goal-based leadership approach (OKR methodology) and ensures the Development Team is actively working towards supporting organizational level objectives and key results. Conducts Cycle Check-ins and the Annual Check-In with direct reports to ensure progress with OKRs, providing ongoing coaching and feedback, and discuss professional development 

• Accountable for leading a communicative, inclusive, and transparent internal staff culture across the enterprise where best practices, high outcomes, and shared accountability are the norms. 

• Along with the Associate Vice President of Operations, develops strategies related to performance achievement and DEI to meet organizational strategic imperatives. 

• Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community. 

• Monitors monthly financial reports to ensure that revenue targets are met and expenses  
  are controlled. Ensures that all grant deliverables are achieved and reported appropriately and accurately.  

• Leads the development and daily operations of counseling services at the YMCA. 

• Identifies potential areas for Center cooperative programming to accomplish YMCA goals, and works with staff groups to develop and implement programs. Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs and leads branch staff in the planning, development, and implementation of new program initiatives and activities. 

• Produces annual reports and analyses of the Association’s achievements in comparison to the stated strategic goals and objectives. 

• In collaboration with the Associate Vice Presidents, provide the format and necessary data to enable the Association to effectively plan for the future at determined intervals. 

• Provide the climate under which new programs are developed, staff development is encouraged, and the goals of branch operations are achieved. 

Program Operations and Supervision (50%)  

• Assists the Associate Vice President (AVP), Whole Person Health and Chief Operating Officer in the planning and formulation of the long-range community health, mental health and addiction treatment goals of the Association.  

• Works with organizational leadership to lead the growth and operations of Everline Counseling program. Directly leads recruitment and supervision of clinical interns, direct service MH & addiction treatment and directly supports the AVP, Operations in the development and operations of the Everline counseling program. 

• Directly supports the creation and development of counseling addiction treatment program to broaden services to sober homes already in partnership with the YMCA. 

• Monitors monthly participation and financial reports to ensure that targets are met. Recommends new programmatic offerings (e.g. workshops, trainings, groups) for expansion as well as those that should be discontinued based on community and market trends. 

• Responsible for recruiting and providing clinical supervision to clinical interns with a focus on clear expectations, accountability, and inclusion. 

• Collaborates with health & wellness impact team members where appropriate to design and pilot new programs and experiences related to mental health, addiction support services and community health programs. 

• Works with the marketing group to successfully brand and launch programs. 

• Stays informed about industry trends, whole person health market trends impacting our service delivery, and advancements in mental health, addiction and community health programming. 

• Serve as a conduit between the YMCA and the community as well as internally within the YMCA centers and leadership to ensure alignment with the whole person health strategy. 

Program Innovation and Growth (20%) 

• Partners with current sober home partners to develop new programming to support participants in early addiction recovery.  

• Recruit and supervise clinical interns from local graduate counseling and MFT programs to ensure every Greater Austin YMCA center has onsite Everline counseling service. 

• Identify gaps in mental health and addiction services and develop initiatives to fill those gaps 

• Evaluates program funding, makes recommendations, develops business cases and program growth and development strategies to sustain community health programs. 

• Supports Development team with expertise and cultivation to gain financial support for community health programs in areas that need sponsorship and other philanthropic support. 

• Works with AVP of whole person health to ensure that all grant deliverables are achieved and  

• reported appropriately and accurately. 

• Stays current on mental health and wellness market trends impacting our service delivery, programs, and partnerships. 

• Supports Advancement team (grants specific) with expertise and cultivation to gain financial support for centers and programs in areas that need sponsorship and other philanthropic support. 

Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to:  

• Represents the Y as a subject matter expert in community health initiatives locally, state, and national levels.  

• Serves on association-level impact teams, task forces, and committees to provide insights and leadership, shaping the future of the Greater Austin YMCA. 

• Participates fully in Association events conducted for staff and volunteers. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Associate Vice President, Whole Person Health. 

What You Bring to the Community Enterprise  

• A Master's degree in counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy (or an associated field). You hold a valid Texas license in one of the following: LMFT-Associate, LMFT, LPC-Associate, LPC, LCSW, LMSW.  

• Experience providing individual, couple and family mental health therapy services to a diverse demographic population. Capacity to work some holidays and weekends as program needs require. 

• You’re a Cause-Driven Leader – You are effective at: 

• Advancing our mission and cause – providing visionary leadership to ensure resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community  

• Building relationships – connecting people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships, and collaborations to co-create solutions to pressing social needs 

• Leading operations – ensuring relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community  

• Developing and inspiring people – supporting the holistic development of self and others so everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain our culture, and inspire others to action  

• You communicate effectively – developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.  

• You drive results – consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. 

• You ensure accountability – holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. 

• You drive engagement – creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best work to help the organization achieve its objectives.  

• You collaborate – building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. 

• You build effective teams – Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. 

• You build networks – effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. 

• You cultivate innovation – creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.  

• You possess organizational savvy – maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.  

• You are action-oriented – taking on new opportunities and tough circumstances with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. 

• You demonstrate resiliency – rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. 

• You demonstrate self-awareness – using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.  

• You’re a self-starter – You are able to work independently and be a self‐starter as well as a strong team player with a commitment to collaboration within and outside the Youth Development Group 

• You ensure accountability – You hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments 

• You cultivate innovation – You are adept at creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful 

• You are organized & productive – You are a master at planning your day and not letting distractions come in between meeting your goals 

Physical Requirements:  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Location

5315 Ed Bluestein Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78723

About Us

The Greater Austin YMCA is a nonprofit community enterprise with a vision to cultivate thriving communities across Central Texas where every person benefits from an empowered and well-educated childhood, equitable access to opportunities, resulting in an elevated quality of life and the promise of a sustainable future. Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y has served close to 500,000 people and provided more than $30M in financial assistance and program subsidies over the past 10 years. We operate 8 community centers and Camp Moody along with 6 early childhood education centers, 60 afterschool programs on school campuses in four districts, and 20 summer camps, with 1500 staff team members, 1000 volunteers, and a $47M annual operating budget.

Additional Information:

The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We Take Care of Our People

Our mission isn't just a statement--it's a guiding force that shapes our actions every day. Rooted in our unwavering commitment to serving our community and esteemed team members, our mission is a true way of life. We're passionate about fostering health and wellness for all, and we're truly excited to introduce the following comprehensive benefits package that has been thoughtfully designed to prioritize your well-being.

• Health Insurance: We provide comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, to ensure the well-being of our employees.
• Retirement Savings Plan: We offer a 12% employer-funded retirement plan upon meeting eligibility, empowering employees to plan for their future.
• Paid Time Off: Work-life integration is important to us, which is why we provide up to 48 days of paid time off over vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Additional Perks: Free household membership to facilities operated by the Greater Austin YMCA, which is worth $1,000 annually.

Pay Range

$85,000- $93,500 annual salary, DOE