Description :

Butler County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services Board
Seeks New Members


The Butler County Mental Health Board is seeking applicants for openings to serve on the board of directors. The Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services Board is a public agency governed by 18 unpaid volunteers who must be at least 18 years old, live in Butler County, and be interested in public mental health and/or addiction recovery services.

Board members typically serve appointed terms of 4 years and are eligible to be reappointed to a second 4-year term.

The Board meets monthly and conducts its work through several committees.

The current opening is a Butler County appointment approved by the Butler County Commissioners. In addition to the above qualifications, individuals who meet the following criteria are especially encouraged to apply: (1) a primary consumer of mental health services and/or addiction recovery services, (2) a family member of a primary consumer, (3) a licensed psychiatrist, (4) a qualified mental health or addiction recovery professional (other than a psychiatrist) and (5) minorities.

Contact : For more information and to request an information packet and application, contact the Butler County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services Board office at 513-860-9240 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Deadline for Applying : Aug 6, 2016