Director, Perinatal and Early Childhood Mental Health Programs

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

6d

About The Position

The Director of Perinatal and Early Childhood Mental Health (P+ECMH) Programs will manage a team and conduct work which spans data-driven strategic planning, program evaluation, program contracting, and policy and partnership development.

Requirements

• For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) 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.
• To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees