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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 1 month ago

Director, Perinatal and Early Childhood Mental Health Programs

Queens, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is responsible for overseeing a comprehensive network of child and adolescent community mental health services. The Director of Perinatal and Early Childhood Mental Health Programs will manage a team focused on data-driven strategic planning, program evaluation, and partnership development to enhance mental health services for young children and their families.

Health Care

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

Perinatal mental healthProgram evaluationData analysisProgram designBudget developmentTeam supervisionStakeholder collaborationRacial equity principlesOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

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

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.

Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

Job Security - 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.