JAMHI Board of Directors
The JAMHI Health & Wellness, Inc. (JAMHI) Board of Directors is a group of community members who broadly oversee JAMHI operations, as performed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and staff. Our priority is to ensure JAMHI provides a broad spectrum of high-quality healthcare for all.
JAMHI takes a whole-person perspective. Our care is based on individual needs, preferences, and schedules. Our approach integrates mental and physical health. Our practitioners screen clients for overall needs, and clients can receive different types of services on the premises, often during the same visit.
As an FQHC Look Alike (FQHC) and a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) we are required to maintain a threshold of client representation on our board, as follows:
HRSA, which oversees our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), requires that at least 51% of our Board receive at least one JAMHI FQHC service per two years. The service may be for primary care (wound care, infection, annual physical, etc.) or some of our behavioral health services (counseling).
SAMSHA, which oversees Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) requires that at least 51% of our board members – or relatives or someone close to them – have lived experience of mental and/or of substance use disorders. Most people meet these criteria.
Please note: Directors need not disclose details regarding the above criteria to anyone; we must state whether we meet these criteria – yes or no. Also, all healthcare services provided to Board members are held to the utmost level of privacy from staff.
Board of Directors Responsibilities
Define and oversee JAMHI’s mission, bylaws, policies and procedures
Select, support and evaluate the CEO, who oversees staff and implements all programs
Ensure financial solvency
Provide strategic guidance to JAMHI, including developing, overseeing, and evaluating the strategic plan
Help promote JAMHI within the community
Qualifications
No one board member will embody all of the following list of desired traits. As a whole board, we strive to incorporate a wide array of knowledge, skills, experience, and backgrounds, including, but not limited to:
Experience (yours or someone close) with mental health issues
Recipients of JAMHI services
Current or former outlying community member
Strong connection to the Juneau people
Other Board service
Experience in law enforcement, incarceration, or re-entry; healthcare practitioners; business management, etc.
We seek to represent a broad spectrum of diversity, including gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, religion, marital status, family status, neurodiversity, appearance, education, and others.
Terms of Office
Terms are 3-years. Members may continue service beyond their initial term.
Commitments
Interested? Have questions?
Thank you so much for your interest! Feel free to contact us about anything you’ve read here or any other considerations to help determine if JAMHI Board Service is a good fit for you. Our Board Liaison, Jenry Schorling, jenry@jamhi.org, will assist you and can connect you with a Board Member.
If you’re ready to apply now, complete this form. We look forward to hearing from you!