Executive Director
New Mexico Behavioral Health Providers Association (NMBHPA)
Albuquerque, NM (statewide travel) | Flexible Hours | Hourly, Non-Exempt | Reports to the Board
Pay: $41 – $48 per hour, depending on experience
Lead the voice of New Mexico's behavioral health providers
NMBHPA brings together more than 70 publicly funded behavioral health providers and organizations across New Mexico. Our members share one vision: accessible, inclusive, and effective behavioral health services and mental well-being for everyone in our state.
We advocate for a strong and sustainable behavioral health system. Guided by a volunteer Board of Directors and a staff Executive Director, NMBHPA gives providers a place to share information, access education, and push for continuous improvement and positive change.
We work side by side with the New Mexico Health Care Authority (formerly HSD), the Children, Youth and Families Department, other state agencies, Medicaid managed care organizations, and the New Mexico State Legislature. Through standing meetings and issue-specific workgroups, we bring provider concerns directly to the people who can solve them. Members tell us these conversations make a real difference, from untangling Medicaid policy to reducing administrative burden and getting claims paid on time.
We are committed to equity and inclusion, and to culturally relevant care for every community in New Mexico.
Why this role matters
As NMBHPA's Executive Director, you will be the Association's day-to-day leader and its sole staff member. You will partner closely with an engaged, experienced Board made up of agency executives and clinical leaders from across the state. You will turn member input into clear priorities, carry those priorities to policymakers and payers, and keep members informed and connected.
If you understand what it takes to keep a behavioral health provider running, and you want to use that knowledge to strengthen the whole system, this is your seat at the table.
What you'll do
- Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, helping set priorities and carry out the Association's mission.
- Coordinate the work of committees and member workgroups so commitments are met and priorities move forward.
- Gather member input, identify issues affecting providers, and help leadership build consensus and recommendations.
- Represent NMBHPA with legislators, state agencies, managed care organizations, coalitions, and other partners.
- Track legislative, regulatory, and industry changes and keep the Board and members informed.
- Support advocacy and policy work through research, issue analysis, and supporting materials.
- Act as a resource on reimbursement, Medicaid managed care, credentialing, provider enrollment, workforce, and regulatory issues.
- Plan and facilitate member meetings, trainings, the annual conference, and workgroups; maintain the website and Member365 portal.
- Support budget development and financial oversight, with regular updates to the Board.
- Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, lobbyists, legal counsel, and accountants.
- Identify partnerships, sponsorships, and grants that strengthen member value and long-term sustainability.
What you bring
Required
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, behavioral health, business, public administration, public policy, political science, nonprofit management, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in behavioral health, healthcare administration, managed care, health policy, government affairs, association management, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of behavioral health provider operations and the policy, reimbursement, credentialing, and regulatory issues that affect them.
- Strong writing, speaking, presentation, and computer skills.
- Budgeting and financial management experience.
- Ability to travel throughout New Mexico and to work occasional evenings and weekends for Board meetings, the legislative session, and events.
Preferred
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Experience with Medicaid managed care, behavioral health reimbursement, credentialing, provider enrollment, or healthcare finance (strongly preferred).
- Experience supporting a board of directors or a membership organization.
- Background in advocacy, coalition-building, or government relations.
- Experience managing contracts, consultants, or professional services.
Flexibility and work-life balance
We know the people who lead this work also need to take care of themselves. NMBHPA offers:
- A flexible schedule. Hours are flexible and set with the Board based on Association priorities and your availability. You will plan your own week around Board meetings, member needs, and deadlines.
- Flexible work location.
- Predictable peak periods. Evening and weekend work is occasional and tied to known events like Board meetings, the legislative session, and the annual conference, so you can plan around them.
- A supportive Board. You will work with experienced leaders who understand the demands of this field and value sustainable workloads.
- PSL offered
How to apply
Apply on-line with this link and submit a resume with a cover letter describing your experience with behavioral health providers, reimbursement or managed care, and board or member-driven organizations. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; priority consideration for applications received by
December 15th, 2026
Offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check and reference checks.
Equal opportunity
NMBHPA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, serious medical condition, spousal affiliation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our commitment to accessible, culturally relevant behavioral healthcare across New Mexico.
Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities upon request. Please contact Showse@nmbhpa.org for assistance.
www.nmbhpa.org
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