Board member with background in Psychotherapy

Board members are expected to commit to service for at least one 2-year term, with the option of remaining in their position for additional terms which is preferred. Although the amount of time Board Members spend monthly on non-operations, Board activities can vary widely, on average, a Board Member can be expected to spend 2-4 hours per month and must:

• Understand and demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and programs
• Keep up to date with issues and trends that affect the organization
• Prepare for meetings by reading agendas, minutes, reports and other documentation required to actively participate in them
• Review financial statements
• Attend meetings regularly (no meetings typically in December, July and August)
• Contribute skills and knowledge by participating actively in meetings and committee work
• Understand and monitor the organization’s financial affairs
• Avoid any potential conflicts of interest and abide by agency by-laws
• Understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ensure the organization is complying with all legal and regulatory requirements.