Director, Office of Developmental and Behavioral Health

City of New York-posted 4 days ago

Full-time • Director

Long Island City, NY

101-250 employees

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The Bureau of Children, Youth, Families & Developmental Disabilities (CYF/DD) is responsible for planning and monitoring much of NYC's comprehensive network of child and adolescent community mental health services. CYF/DD relies on research and surveillance to guide its decisions around service planning, implementation and evaluation and incorporates a health equity lens into its work. CYF/DD oversees a portfolio of over 100 programs and supports a family-driven, individualized and strength-based approach to care. The Office of Developmental and Behavioral Health in CYF/DD has a developmental focus, overseeing services and initiatives that support mental health and well-being of individuals during the perinatal, early childhood and adolescence/young adulthood developmental stages. Furthermore, it supports services for individuals with developmental disabilities throughout the lifespan. Finally, the office develops services and initiatives to meet the needs of individuals with co-occurring conditions (mental health disorders and developmental disabilities and mental health disorders and substance use disorders). Position Summary: The Director of the Office of Developmental and Behavioral Health will lead a team of public health professionals specializing in perinatal and early childhood mental health, developmental disabilities, and adolescent and young adult mental health. The Director will provide strategic leadership for the Office, overseeing the design, implementation, and evaluation of a diverse portfolio of contracted services and public health initiatives. In this role, the Director will also cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships with other Bureaus, City and State agencies, and community organizations that serve perinatal, early childhood, adolescent, and young adult populations, as well as individuals with developmental disabilities.

Establish the strategic vision and operational priorities for the Office and ensure effective day-to-day management.
Stay current with research and best practices in promoting mental health and developmental well-being across the lifespan, and apply this knowledge to guide program design, implementation, funding allocation, and continuous improvement.
Oversee staff adherence to policies and procedures related to programmatic and contractual monitoring, including budget management, scope of work compliance, performance evaluation through site visits, data collection and analysis, and quality improvement activities.
Identify service gaps and design or procure new programs to address emerging needs.
Serve as a member of the Bureau’s senior leadership team, working in partnership with the Assistant Commissioner to set strategic direction, oversee operations, and ensure team cohesion and effective performance.
Inform the Bureau’s policy objectives with regard to perinatal and early childhood mental health and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
In collaboration with City and State agencies, design cross-agency initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for children and adolescents with mental health and co-occurring: a) intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD) needs or b) substance use needs
Integrate racial equity and social justice principles into all aspects of program planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
Collaborate and consult with internal and external partners, including other Health Department divisions, City agencies, academic institutions, and community organizations involved in child, adolescent, and young adult mental health.
Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations for executive leadership, scientific audiences, and other stakeholders; disseminate findings through conferences and publications.
Represent the Bureau on interagency workgroups, task forces, and committees, and perform other duties as assigned.

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; or
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; or
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.

Extensive expertise in perinatal, child, and adolescent mental health and/or developmental disability services.
Knowledge of New York City’s public children’s mental health service system and/or I/DD service system.
Strong track record in supervising interdisciplinary teams and fostering effective multi-stakeholder partnerships.
Experience in workforce development or training for practitioners serving parents, children, and families.
Demonstrated experience in program design, contracting, budgeting and monitoring.
Proven ability to implement and oversee quality improvement activities for public programs or services.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal abilities.
Proficiency in using data to inform planning, service delivery, and system improvement.
Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice, with experience applying these principles to address health disparities.

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 and
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.

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