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Texans for Greater Mental Health (T4GMH)
Location: Texas (preferred) or willing to relocate
Reports to: Board of Directors
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
About Texans for Greater Mental Health Founded in 2022, Texans for Greater Mental Health (T4GMH) is a grassroots, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to raising awareness and understanding of psychedelic therapies. Our focus is on research and expanding access to innovative mental health solutions. We empower individuals and policymakers with knowledge about these transformative medicines, advocating for a research-first, science-led approach to psychedelic policy reform.
Managed passage of the Texas Ibogaine Initiative (SB 2308), one of the largest public investments in psychedelic research in world history, establishing a state-funded, multi-institution research program.
Coordinated a statewide coalition of advocacy partners, patients, clinicians, and treatment providers to engage the Texas Medical Board on ketamine rulemaking, ensuring that proposed regulations reflected patient safety, clinical best practices, and the real-world needs of Texans seeking access to innovative mental health treatments.
Supported implementation of the first psychedelic research legislation in the United States (HB 1802), ensuring successful completion of the first-of-its-kind state-funded psilocybin clinical trial.
Position Overview The Executive Director (ED) is the chief executive of T4GMH, responsible for guiding strategic direction, organizational growth, coalition leadership, fundraising, board governance, and oversight of all programs and communications. The ED will directly manage core staff—including the Development Director, General Counsel, Engagement Coordinator, Operations and Events Manager, and Social Media Director—and collaborate closely with the Policy Director.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Organizational Management
Develop and implement a long-term strategic vision for T4GMH in collaboration with the Board and senior leadership.
Oversee daily operations, financial management, and organizational systems.
Lead, support, and develop staff, including the Development Director, Engagement Coordinator, Operations & Events Manager, Social Media Director, and General Counsel.
Build and maintain relationships with major donors, philanthropic partners, grant funders, and corporate sponsors.
Ensure T4GMH has the financial resources necessary to grow its programs and statewide reach.
Board Relations & Governance
Partner with the Board Chair and General Counsel to strengthen governance structures, facilitate strategic planning, and ensure accountability.
Support Board recruitment, onboarding, and engagement.
Provide timely updates on finances, programs, and strategic initiatives.
Coalition Building, Advocacy & External Affairs
Serve as T4GMH’s primary liaison to state and national partners, coalitions, research networks, veteran organizations, and policy alliances.
Build and maintain relationships with lawmakers, policy organizations, community leaders, researchers, philanthropic partners, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with the Social Media Director to ensure accurate, compelling, and timely public communications.
Serve as a spokesperson in media, legislative hearings, conferences, and public forums.
Program, Events, & Public Engagement
Provide strategic oversight of events and engagement programs executed by the Engagement Coordinator & Events Manager.
Support high-profile events, legislative briefings, educational campaigns, and community outreach.
Ensure programs align with organizational mission, policy goals, and strategic partnerships.
Qualifications Required
2+ years of nonprofit, advocacy, or organizational leadership experience.
Demonstrated success in fundraising, including major donors, grants, and sponsorships.
Experience managing and developing staff.
Experience working with or managing a nonprofit board of directors.
Strong communication and coalition-building abilities.
Based in Texas or willing to relocate.
Preferred
Experience in mental health, behavioral health, public health, or related policy sectors.
Experience in psychedelic research, access frameworks, community programming, or advocacy.
Experience building high-growth or early-stage organizations.
Personal Attributes
Mission-driven, empathetic, and committed to improving mental health outcomes.
Strong relationship builder with credibility across diverse communities.
Entrepreneurial, innovative, and comfortable building new systems.
Skilled at navigating complex environments with professionalism and discretion.
Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Specific details will be shared during the interview process.
How To Apply Submit the following to
logan@t4gmh.com :
Resume
Three references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Equal Opportunity Statement Texans for Greater Mental Health is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experience and strongly encourage candidates from all communities including veterans and those with personal experience in mental health to apply.
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Texans for Greater Mental Health (T4GMH)
Location: Texas (preferred) or willing to relocate
Reports to: Board of Directors
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
About Texans for Greater Mental Health Founded in 2022, Texans for Greater Mental Health (T4GMH) is a grassroots, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to raising awareness and understanding of psychedelic therapies. Our focus is on research and expanding access to innovative mental health solutions. We empower individuals and policymakers with knowledge about these transformative medicines, advocating for a research-first, science-led approach to psychedelic policy reform.
Managed passage of the Texas Ibogaine Initiative (SB 2308), one of the largest public investments in psychedelic research in world history, establishing a state-funded, multi-institution research program.
Coordinated a statewide coalition of advocacy partners, patients, clinicians, and treatment providers to engage the Texas Medical Board on ketamine rulemaking, ensuring that proposed regulations reflected patient safety, clinical best practices, and the real-world needs of Texans seeking access to innovative mental health treatments.
Supported implementation of the first psychedelic research legislation in the United States (HB 1802), ensuring successful completion of the first-of-its-kind state-funded psilocybin clinical trial.
Position Overview The Executive Director (ED) is the chief executive of T4GMH, responsible for guiding strategic direction, organizational growth, coalition leadership, fundraising, board governance, and oversight of all programs and communications. The ED will directly manage core staff—including the Development Director, General Counsel, Engagement Coordinator, Operations and Events Manager, and Social Media Director—and collaborate closely with the Policy Director.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Organizational Management
Develop and implement a long-term strategic vision for T4GMH in collaboration with the Board and senior leadership.
Oversee daily operations, financial management, and organizational systems.
Lead, support, and develop staff, including the Development Director, Engagement Coordinator, Operations & Events Manager, Social Media Director, and General Counsel.
Build and maintain relationships with major donors, philanthropic partners, grant funders, and corporate sponsors.
Ensure T4GMH has the financial resources necessary to grow its programs and statewide reach.
Board Relations & Governance
Partner with the Board Chair and General Counsel to strengthen governance structures, facilitate strategic planning, and ensure accountability.
Support Board recruitment, onboarding, and engagement.
Provide timely updates on finances, programs, and strategic initiatives.
Coalition Building, Advocacy & External Affairs
Serve as T4GMH’s primary liaison to state and national partners, coalitions, research networks, veteran organizations, and policy alliances.
Build and maintain relationships with lawmakers, policy organizations, community leaders, researchers, philanthropic partners, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with the Social Media Director to ensure accurate, compelling, and timely public communications.
Serve as a spokesperson in media, legislative hearings, conferences, and public forums.
Program, Events, & Public Engagement
Provide strategic oversight of events and engagement programs executed by the Engagement Coordinator & Events Manager.
Support high-profile events, legislative briefings, educational campaigns, and community outreach.
Ensure programs align with organizational mission, policy goals, and strategic partnerships.
Qualifications Required
2+ years of nonprofit, advocacy, or organizational leadership experience.
Demonstrated success in fundraising, including major donors, grants, and sponsorships.
Experience managing and developing staff.
Experience working with or managing a nonprofit board of directors.
Strong communication and coalition-building abilities.
Based in Texas or willing to relocate.
Preferred
Experience in mental health, behavioral health, public health, or related policy sectors.
Experience in psychedelic research, access frameworks, community programming, or advocacy.
Experience building high-growth or early-stage organizations.
Personal Attributes
Mission-driven, empathetic, and committed to improving mental health outcomes.
Strong relationship builder with credibility across diverse communities.
Entrepreneurial, innovative, and comfortable building new systems.
Skilled at navigating complex environments with professionalism and discretion.
Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Specific details will be shared during the interview process.
How To Apply Submit the following to
logan@t4gmh.com :
Resume
Three references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Equal Opportunity Statement Texans for Greater Mental Health is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experience and strongly encourage candidates from all communities including veterans and those with personal experience in mental health to apply.
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