Legal Partnership Program Director
About The Position
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Legal Partnership Program Director. The Medical/Public Health-Legal Partnership Program Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for an integrated legal partnership embedded within the Bureau of Health Promotion for Justice-Impacted Populations. This role is responsible for developing and sustaining partnerships with legal service providers, aligning legal services with public health priorities, and ensuring high-quality, effective program implementation. The Program Director works closely with internal teams and external partners to address legal needs that impact health outcomes and advance health equity.
Requirements
- Master's degree (e.g., MPH, MPA, or MSW) in related field.
- 6 years of experience in program management, public health, healthcare, legal services, or a related field.
- 2 years of demonstrated experience building and managing cross-sector partnerships, particularly with legal or community-based organizations.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed attorney and/or JD strongly preferred
- Experience overseeing complex programs, including operations, staff supervision, and performance management.
- Knowledge of quality assurance, program evaluation, and continuous improvement practices.
- Experience working with diverse, criminal legal system-impacted and underserved populations with complex health, mental health and resource needs, with a commitment to health equity and social justice.
- Experience working within a Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) or similar integrated service model.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all aspects of the medical/public health-legal partnership, including strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Build, strengthen, and maintain partnerships with legal organizations to support program goals and participant needs.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the legal partnership and internal programs ensuring alignment and coordination.
- Oversee program operations across all stages, including intake processes, service delivery, referral systems, and follow-up protocols.
- Develop and deliver training for program staff on legal issues, partnership workflows, and the intersection of law and public health.
- Establish and implement quality assurance processes to monitor program performance, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement.
- Manage the strategic integration of legal services into public health programming, identifying opportunities to enhance impact and efficiency.
- Collaborate with policy staff to share insights, trends, and data related to legal needs and systemic barriers affecting program participants.
- Monitor program outcomes and metrics, using data to inform decision-making, reporting, and program refinement.
- Facilitate cross-sector collaboration among healthcare providers, public health professionals, and legal partners.
- Supervise case manager and/or consultants as applicable, providing guidance, support, and performance management.
Benefits
- Excellent Benefits Package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
