Board of Directors Call for Nominations

The PRA and PRF Board of Directors need you! Here is your chance to help lead the association dedicated to growing and training the recovery workforce while promoting wellness and recovery. PRA is currently seeking individuals to fill leadership positions on the PRA and PRF Board of Directors.
 

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Nomination Application (Word Document)
PRA and PRF Board Positions Available
PRA and PRF Composition
Benefits of Serving
Criteria & Attributes
Expectations
Nominations Timeline
Appointment Information
Additional Resources
Submission Information

Here is your opportunity to help lead the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA) and the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Foundation (PRF) – an organization dedicated to growing and training the recovery workforce while promoting wellness and recovery. We hope you share our enthusiasm and consider participating in the process that will positively impact the future of PRA and PRF. PRA members may nominate themselves or another individual, with his or her approval. The deadline for submitting nominations is April 18, 2016. Download the Nomination Application.

The PRA Nominations Committee is currently seeking individuals to fill the following Board positions:

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA) Board of Directors: Seven (7) positions; each serves a two-year term serving 2016-2018

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Foundation (PRF) Board of Directors: Three (3) positions; each serves a two-year term serving 2016-2018

PRA is two entities working in concert:

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA) supports and expands programs and activities involving membership, credentialing (including CPRP and the Children’s Certificate), Component (United States and International Chapter and Affiliate) Relations, and Federal/State Advocacy activities.

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Foundation (PRF) expands training and education activities delivered through the Academy of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery as well as current and evolving programs and activities including research, grants, and public outreach.

Benefits of Serving:

The members of the PRA and PRF Board of Directors serve as the stewards of the association and are responsible for reflecting the views and interests of all members. The Board provides leadership, fosters a shared vision and sense of mission, and has responsibility for the fiscal health of the association. There are many benefits of serving on the Board of Directors:

  • A significant influence on growing and training the recovery workforce
  • An opportunity to enhance the value of PRA and PRF to the psychiatric rehabilitation community
  • Access to up-to-date information about the challenges facing your profession
  • The opportunity to exchange ideas and perspectives with leaders
  • Networking with your peers in the industry, providing access to new opportunities for personal professional development and advancement 

Criteria & Attributes:

The following skill sets and attributes are needed to ensure the viability of PRA and PRF and support the long-term viability of our field.

  • PRA committee and/or chapter participation
  • Knowledge of financial planning and revenue enhancement strategies
  • Knowledge of product development, market placement and financial development strategies
  • Knowledge of public policy, advocacy and/or experience in lobbying
  • Skills and knowledge of governance activities and board member participation, including CEO evaluation
  • Skills and knowledge of media and public relations in a non-profit setting
  • Knowledge of regulatory and legal requirements
  • Personal and/or professional psychiatric rehabilitation experience
  • Nominees must be dedicated to working on the Board of Directors and its committees

PRA values and seeks diverse leadership as defined by gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, geographic location and professional level. PRA seeks a balance of individual and organizational members, chapter participation, people in recovery, and other association involvement.

Current certified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioners (CPRP) are preferred but not required.

Expectations:

  • Attendance and engagement at the Board of Director meetings. At a minimum, two (2) in-person meetings and ten (10) conference calls are held throughout the year.
  • Attendance and participation at PRA and PRF conferences, education and training, workshops, webinars, and events.
  • Serving as the leader for a committee and/or task force.
  • Encouraging your staff and colleagues to participate in PRA.  
  • Serving as an ambassador on behalf of PRA and PRF in the psychiatric rehabilitation community.  

Timeline:

April 18            Deadline to receive candidate applications

April 28            PRA Board of Directors selects a slate of PRA officers and directors and appoints the PRF Directors

May 2              Present the PRA slate to the membership for vote                                   

May 22            Installation of the officers and directors at the PRA and PRF 2016 Recovery Workforce Summit in Boston, May, May 22-25, 2016

Members selected to the PRA and PRF Board of Directors will be:

  • Installed at the 2016 Recovery Workforce Summit in Boston, MA, May 22-25, 2016
  • Attend the 2016 Recovery Workforce Summit and Board of Directors meeting on Sunday, May 22, 1:00-4:00pm.
  • Appointed for one term for two (2) years

The nominee application should include the following:

  1. Statement of Qualifications
  2. Your vision for the future of PRA and PRF
  3. Three (3) goals would you like to accomplish for PRA and PRF during your term.
  4. Statement of Intent
  5. Resume/CV
  6. Nominee Affirmation

Additional Resources:

Current PRA and PRF Board of Directors Roster

The Nomination Application must be received by April 18, 2016 to the attention of Amy Lestition at the following: 

Email: alestition@psychrehabassociation.org
Mail: PRA, 7918 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 300, McLean, VA 22102
Fax: 703-506-3266