Superintendent

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About Evansville State Hospital: 

Evansville State Hospital is one of the Indiana State Psychiatric Hospitals who are committed to the mission of Hope and Recovery. Residing on 88 acres on the east side of Evansville, Ind., our facility provides medical treatment for chronic mental illness and substance abuse disorders from our dedicated team of psychiatrists and advanced practice professionals. Active Treatment helps our patients achieve their goals directed towards living in the most non-restrictive environment possible.

Our team of professionals assist our patients in the treatment process involving medical staff, nursing, psychology, social work, rehabilitation therapy and our community integration program. Evansville State Hospital continues to maintain accreditation through The Joint Commission as an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital as well as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services certification as a Psychiatric Medicare/Medicaid Hospital.

Role Overview: 

The Superintendent is responsible for leading, administering, directing, and coordinating all activities of the State Psychiatric Facilities as stated in law, and as prescribed by the Deputy Director to ensure the execution of effective treatment and community integration. 

Salary Statement: 

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $120,016.00, but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Provide leadership to hospital staff to ensure attainable goals and objectives for effective and efficient hospital operation.
• Provision of a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented environment for patients, staff, and the public.
• Maintain standards of accrediting, regulatory, and certifying agencies for the hospital.
• Develop and implement the hospital strategic plan within the overall framework of the Division.
• Serve as the appointing authority for the hospital.
• Oversee financial management of the hospital following mandates of statutes, State Budget Agency, and the Division to ensure fiscal soundness and operations within appropriated budget.
• Chairs various hospital committees, including Governing Body, Senior Executive Board, and other workgroups as needed.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.  

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

• A Master's Degree in Health Care Administration preferred; MBA, MPH, or masters in a related field preferred.
• Membership in the Academy of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible healthcare experience, with at least five years in top-level healthcare management.
• Significant management experience in an extensive inpatient psychiatric setting.
• Working knowledge of licensing and/or accrediting body regulations and interpretive guidelines, including the Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), is required.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with various stakeholders, including patients, families, employees, medical staff, gatekeepers, and Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) staff.
• Extensive knowledge of State Hospital operations, management, and fiscal responsibility.
• Thorough knowledge of budgeting and finances related to operations of a psychiatric hospital within the State of Indiana.
• Extensive knowledge of principles of public administration and ability to supervise, plan, organize, and coordinate the program and activities of staff.
• Thorough knowledge of administrative and personnel techniques related to the supervision and direction of departments.
• Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Ability to analyze staff, operations, and program needs and effectiveness and to formulate plans for change to carry out the hospital's mission more adequately.
• Ability to cope with unexpected and unforeseen difficulties that periodically arise.
• Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and methodology of administrative management;
• Specialized knowledge of state government administrative structures;
• Ability to coordinate and motivate diverse, professional, and support personnel;
• Ability to be creative in developing alternatives to meet the department’s needs;
• Ability to maintain cooperative work relationships.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid new parent leave
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

   

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.