Join our team as the Director of Prevention and Public Relations! BRBH is a leader in the field of prevention and wellness. In this role you will oversee and manage the school and community-based programs focused on preventing alcohol, tobacco, drug use, problem gambling, and other risk behaviors. As the primary spokesperson for BRBH, you will play a crucial role in shaping our public image and promoting our mission of providing comprehensive mental health, substance use, and developmental disorder services.

Competitive Pay: Range between $80,000 - $100,000/annual, pay is commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary spokesperson for BRBH with the media, state and local representatives, community partners, and internal departments.
• Develop and coordinate events that reduce stigma and promote education around mental health, substance use, and developmental disorders.
• Oversee all agency publications, brochures, and informational materials.
• Act as a strategic resource for the Executive Management team and build effective relationships with clinical and administrative agency divisions and programs.

• Provide leadership, management, and oversight for Prevention and Wellness Services, including staff supervision and program operations.
• Supervise planning and operations of community coalitions, such as the Roanoke Prevention Alliance, RAYSAC, and the Suicide Prevention Council of Roanoke Valley.
• Seek funding for prevention and wellness activities and develop opportunities for sustainable revenues.
• Ensure appropriate utilization, management, and applications for grant funds.
• Oversee strategic planning, community needs assessment, service needs identification, and budget management.
• Coordinate local, regional, and state prevention initiatives with statewide leaders.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 4 years of supervisory experience in a human services program or public relations.
• Safe Driving Record: This position requires driving an agency vehicle. Candidates must have a valid Virginia driver's license with a safe driving record (no more than two moving violations in the last three years AND no criminal violations in the last five years).
• Background Check: Candidates who are offered a position must undergo a background check and drug screen.

Why work at BRBH?

• Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 8 paid holidays.
• We offer great benefits, including VRS (Virginia Retirement System)! Click here for more information: http://www.brbh.org/employee-benefits/
• Want to know more? Check out our Employment page on Glassdoor to see employee reviews and more information about BRBH: http://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Blue-Ridge-Behavioral-Healthcare-EI_IE464369.11,43.htm
• Stable Employer: Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services for individuals who have mental health disorders, developmental disability, or substance use disorders. We are charged also with continuously monitoring and evaluating our services to ensure their cost effectiveness and applicability to current citizen needs. BRBH operates multiple programs throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 400 employees working to provide or support our services. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employment.