Perinatal & Early Childhood Mental Health Program Operations Lead, Bureau of Children, Youth, and Families

City of New York-posted 3 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Long Island City, NY
101-250 employees
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The Perinatal + Early Childhood Mental Health Program Operations Lead will work closely with the Director of Perinatal + Early Childhood Mental Health (P+ECMH) Programs and the P+ECMH team to support the expansion of perinatal mental health services, ensuring alignment with key public health initiatives and stakeholders. This role focuses on program development, service integration, data management, stakeholder collaboration, and capacity building to enhance behavioral health services for pregnant and parenting caregivers.

  • Utilize evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of perinatal and early childhood mental health services, consultation pilots, and training initiatives.
  • In collaboration with Data & Program Coordinator, oversee perinatal mental health data reporting from provider agencies (e.g., P+ECMH Network, home visiting, doula services) and use it to inform program outcomes and continuous quality improvement.
  • Partner with agencies such as the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and other stakeholders to enhance data-driven decision-making and cross-system referrals.
  • Review, synthesize, and report data findings, providing actionable recommendations for program improvement.
  • Support the Training and Technical Assistance Center in capacity-building initiatives for providers, including home visiting programs, maternity hospitals, and other key stakeholders.
  • Review and refine training materials to enhance practitioner knowledge in perinatal mental health and SUD-informed practices.
  • Provide technical assistance to contracted providers to ensure effective utilization of clinical assessment tools.
  • Lead the expansion of behavioral health services for pregnant and parenting caregivers, integrating substance use disorder (SUD) treatment into existing P+ECMH services.
  • Collaborate with contracted providers to ensure that substance use screening, treatment protocols, and referrals align with trauma- and resilience-informed care principles.
  • Ensure alignment of the perinatal mental health expansion with the goals of the P+ECMH Network and key DOHMH bureaus, including the Bureau of Maternal, Infant & Reproductive Health, the Bureaus of Neighborhood Health, and the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care, and Treatment.
  • Identify opportunities for policy and programmatic expansion in perinatal mental health, coordinating interagency planning efforts.
  • Foster strong relationships with internal DOHMH programs, including the New Family Home Visits Initiative and Citywide Doula Initiatives, and external partners such as community organizations and healthcare providers.
  • Support the development of referral pathways to improve access to perinatal and early childhood mental health services.
  • Act as a liaison to Commissioner’s Office to help shape departmental strategies with regard to perinatal and infant mental health.
  • Convene and facilitate stakeholder meetings, including agenda preparation, note-taking, and follow-up on action items.
  • Conduct literature reviews and assess local, state, and national best practices related to perinatal and early childhood mental health.
  • Develop a Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Consultation Manual and update existing manuals for clinical, consultation, and family peer support services.
  • Advisement to policy teams internally and across stakeholders
  • Monitor program adherence to scopes, budgets, and regulations through site visits and data analysis.
  • Provide supervision to an implementation staff member if funding permits.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • 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.
  • Experience working with community-based mental health programs, public health initiatives, behavioral health integration or maternal and child health systems.
  • Knowledge of perinatal mental health (PMH) and/or early childhood mental health (ECMH).
  • Experience with program evaluation, data management, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Understanding of trauma-informed care, health equity principles, and resilience-focused approaches.
  • Outstanding program management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Strong research and data management skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical software such as SAS or R.
  • Ability to build partnerships and collaborate with government agencies, healthcare providers, and community-based organizations.
  • Experience incorporating racial equity and social justice principles into program operations and a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities affected by systemic oppression and bias.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to function effectively both independently and as part of a multi-stakeholder team.
  • Experience supervising staff (preferred).
  • Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
  • 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.
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