City of New York · 1 month ago
Director, Perinatal and Early Childhood Mental Health Programs
Long Island City, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $126K/yr
4+ years expThe City of New York is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to improving the health of NYC residents. The Director of Perinatal and Early Childhood Mental Health Programs will manage a team to oversee the P+ECMH Network, focusing on strategic planning, program evaluation, and policy development.
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Responsibilities
Lead the implementation, expansion and evaluation of the P+ECMH Network, including performance monitoring, outcomes review, and planning for sustainability
Supervise staff who manage the monitoring of the performance of the Network, including data collection, analysis and reporting
On an ongoing basis, remain well informed about research in the P+ECMH field, research best practices, and set standards to guide P+ECMH training and practice
Oversee the technical assistance and quality improvement activities offered to provider agencies, to ensure high-quality services
Lead the development of a Fellowship program to build the skills of new graduates in P+ECMH
Prepare external reports and presentations for executive, leadership, scientific and other audiences; participate in disseminating findings to stakeholders through conferences and publishing
Supervise staff who oversee the contracts with the P+ECMH clinics and the Training and Technical Assistance Center. Guide allocation of funds within the Network and track spending
Provide content expertise to advance P+ECMH policy development at the City and State level
Foster connections and referral relationships between the P+ECMH Network and other systems that serve perinatal individuals and young children
Collaborate with and consult to multiple stakeholders within the NYC Health Department, other city agencies, academic institutions, and other entities relating to perinatal mental health and the social-emotional development and mental health of young children
Undertake other duties as assigned, including representing the Bureau on workgroups and task forces
Qualification
Required
A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health
A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization
A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in '2' above
Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in '1' and '2' above
Preferred
Significant knowledge of and experience working in the field of perinatal, child or maternal/parental mental health services or workforce development in parent/child serving systems
Significant experience with program design and budget development
An analytic and strategic thinker, with the ability to use data and research evidence to inform planning
Outstanding program management skills, organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities on tight deadlines
Strong computer and data management and interpretation skills, including proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint and other software
Proven success in supervising an effective and productive team and in developing strong multi-stakeholder partnerships
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience incorporating racial equity and social justice principles into the work; demonstrated commitment to supporting communities that experience health disparities
Benefits
A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
A tax-deferred savings program
A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
You could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Company
City of New York
City of New York, often called as New York City, is the most populous city in United States.
10001+ employees
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