Mission
The community leader in delivering exceptional, responsive and consumer focused behavioral health services.
Vision
To provide exceptional mental and behavioral support and services to enhance the well-being of our communities through a non-profit structure.
We will achieve our vision by:
- Providing quality, innovative services that are accessible
- Partnering and collaborating with other agencies to increase the health of our communities
- Cultivating ways to fund services and staff resources
- Advancing the continuing education of our staff members by seeking out the best and most current knowledge and training on behavioral health treatment and services
Values
In all that we do we are committed to:
- Integrity-We do what we say, and we own what we do. We do the right thing even in the face of adversity.
- Respect-We are all valued for our unique abilities, qualities and achievements, and all of our roles are important for our communities and organizations success.
- People Focused-We look at everyone as individuals and work with them to find the best person-centered approach to meet their needs.
- Community Focused-We care about those in our communities, we value community ideas and we work to build a stronger community for all.
- Continuous Improvement-Small, incremental changes for the better. We are innovative in our approach to continuously improve our organization and the care we provide to those in the communities we serve.
- Compassion-We invest time into people and set them on a path for success.
- Partnerships & Collaboration-We collaborate with community organizations that are invested in our mission to ease the financial burden and better serve those in need.
- Empowerment-We provide support for clients to be successful and engaged in their community. We create a work place where members share responsibility for supporting our mission.
- Financial Stewardship-We monitor our finite resources so we can provide for those in need.
Employee Compact
The Community Leader in Delivering Exceptional, Responsive, and Consumer Focused Behavioral Health Services.
Purpose of Compact:
- Sets the expectations for what our organization and employees commit to; operationalizes Code of Courtesy
- Creates a mutual understanding of shared responsibility
- Aligns with our mission, vision, and values
Hiawatha Valley Mental Health
WE VALUE PEOPLE & RELATIONSHIPS BY:
- Engaging with others in a way that cultivates respect and room for growth
- Creating a climate that promotes a sense of community
- Providing and allowing opportunities for connection
- Annually reviewing compensation plan philosophy
- Nurturing positive and professional relationships while actively resolving differences
- Fostering a culture that appreciates for uniqueness and differences
WE INVEST IN OUR PEOPLE BY:
- Cultivating ways to fund services and staff resources
- Helping staff develop skills needed to achieve organizational goals
- Creating a culture that values self-care and connection
WE COMMIT TO OUR PURPOSE BY:
- Attracting, engaging, and retaining great staff, providers, and leaders
- Determining strategic direction and engaging all in it
- Managing the rapid changes in the behavioral health system
- Developing and allowing opportunities for growth
and education
WE PROVIDE A CULTURE OF OWNERSHIP BY:
- Fostering an environment that values engagement in improvement
- Engaging collaboratively with others
- Taking pride in our work
- Valuing the importance of our presence in the community
- Upholding the highest standard of integrity in all of our actions
Employee
I VALUE PEOPLE AND RELATIONSHIPS BY:
- Engaging with others in a way that cultivates respect and room for growth
- Learning about one another’s differences and incorporating that knowledge into my work
- Collaborating with others to help all succeed and provide the best possible service
I COMMIT TO GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT BY:
- Continuously learning and growing in my role
- Performing with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism
- Being open to feedback and engaging in reflection
I SUPPORT OUR PURPOSE BY:
- Providing an outstanding experience of care and enhancing the well-being of our communities
- Supporting the mission and vision of our organization and connecting it to my daily work
- Participating in efforts to improve and grow
I ENCOURAGE A CULTURE OF OWNERSHIP:
- Recognizing and valuing the differences of each individual’s contribution
- Engaging collaboratively with others
- Taking pride in my work
- Valuing the importance of our presence in the community
- Upholding the highest standard of integrity in all of my actions
- Advocating for staff well-being and supporting others