The New Jersey Mental Health Institute (NJMHI) is pleased to announce a new opportunity for aspiring leaders in the mental healthcare, substance use disorder (SUD) and intellectual/ developmental disabilities (I/DD) services fields to build the management skills that organizations and these fields need, as well as the foundation for them to advance in their careers and succeed in future leadership positions. 

Participation in this cost-effective, year-long program will also help improve staff retention, which will reinforce behavioral healthcare organizations' long-term viability, and improve the quality and consistency of services. These benefits are especially critical as the field has been experiencing a workforce crisis and the demand for services continues to increase. This program helps address the crisis by encouraging staff to continue working in the behavioral healthcare system — in positions that will enable them to further expand and strengthen agencies and the entire workforce while continuing their advancement in these fields.

The Leadership Academy is open to mentees and mentors who are working (and, in the case of some mentors, have worked) in any aspects of the behavioral healthcare field, including clinical, administrative, legal, human resources, information technoogy. It is also open to coaches in other industries whose different expertise and experience add to the value of this program.

“Working with my mentor to brainstorm and develop strategies for my team and me to improve how we care for patients and each other has been so beneficial. My coach has given me insightful suggestions for navigating challenges and opportunities. I am especially grateful to network with other Leadership Academy participants as we learn from and support each other. It’s so beneficial to collaborate with others who have similar roles, responsibilities and experiences. I definitely recommend the Leadership Academy.”

Adiba Saleem, LCSW
2022-23 Leadership Academy Mentee
Team Leader, Adult Intervention Services, AtlantiCare

 "As a coach for the NJMHI Leadership Academy, I see how this investment in managers — our future leaders — is already resulting in more leadership confidence and skill. The program is well-rounded and structured for maximum impact. Well done!”

Anne E. Collier, MPP, JD, PCC
Leadership Academy Coach
Chief Executive Officer
Arudia

NJMHI is seeking mentees, mentors and coaches for the second cohort that will begin in September 203. Please click on the links below for additional details and applications, which are due May 15, 2023.

Mentee Fact Sheet          Mentee Application

Mentor Fact Sheet          Mentor Application

Coach Fact Sheet           Coach Application

For additional information, please write to Shauna Moses at smoses@njamhaa.org.