Executive Director, Behavioral Health Collaborative of Alameda

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Executive Director

The Behavioral Health Collaborative of Alameda County

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Executive Committee

The Behavioral Health Collaborative of Alameda County (the Collaborative) is an association of California nonprofits that provide behavioral health services to the county’s most vulnerable children, youth, adults, and seniors. The purpose of the association is to provide leadership that ensures a comprehensive behavioral health system, which maximizes the well‑being and life satisfaction of all Alameda County residents.

Founded in 1975 as the Alameda Council of Community Mental Health Agencies (ACCMHA), the Collaborative is now known as The Behavioral Health Collaborative of Alameda County. It was created to represent and advocate for community mental health providers with Alameda County and state government agencies. Over the years, the organization has worked to expand access to high‑quality behavioral health services for residents throughout Alameda County.

The Collaborative also plays a key leadership role in reshaping the mental health system into one that is person‑centered, family‑ and community‑driven, and culturally responsive.

Today, the Collaborative works alongside county partners, community stakeholders, and service providers to improve behavioral health outcomes for Alameda County residents, particularly those experiencing distress or at risk of crisis. By securing funding, strengthening services, and fostering collaboration, the organization plays an active role in improving how care is delivered across the county. More than 80 percent of behavioral health services are provided by private organizations, and most of these providers are members of the Collaborative.

Through shared leadership, work groups, and partnerships, members exchange expertise, develop solutions, and support local government efforts to strengthen the overall system of care.

The Behavioral Health Collaborative of Alameda County operates as a fiscally sponsored project of Community Initiatives, positioning it within a broader network of nonprofit support and capacity‑building infrastructure. This structure allows the Collaborative not only to lead advocacy and partnership efforts, but also to benefit from Community Initiatives’ fiscal sponsorship framework, which supports operational stability and compliance while enabling strategic growth and impact.

The next Executive Director will step into an organization with deep institutional knowledge, long‑standing relationships, and a strong commitment to the communities it serves. With seasoned members, highly engaged member agencies and partners, the Collaborative is well positioned for its next chapter of leadership. The Executive Director will work closely with the Executive Committee and members to elevate the Collaborative’s role as a trusted convener, policy voice, and systems leader in behavioral health, strengthening its influence at the county and state levels while advancing a clear long‑term vision for impact.

As the behavioral health landscape continues to evolve, The Collaborative is focused on strengthening its organizational resilience, sustainability, and influence within public systems. While public funding remains a critical foundation, the Executive Director will bring a deep understanding of relevant policy and regulatory environments and will develop and execute advocacy strategies that shape public systems and funding decisions. In collaboration with the Executive Committee, the Executive Director will cultivate strong, trust‑based relationships with government officials and community partners, aligning diverse stakeholders around shared goals to advance advocacy priorities and position the organization to respond to emerging needs and opportunities.

The Executive Director will oversee a multifaceted organization that balances advocacy leadership, partnership‑building, and operational excellence. Serving as a credible and persuasive public voice, they will communicate complex issues with clarity, convene coalitions, and authentically tell The Collaborative’s story and impact. This…