School Mental Health Coordinator, Bureau of School Health

City of New York • New York, NY

11h • $72,377 - $81,786 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of School Health (OSH), a joint program of New York City Public Schools and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, promotes the health of students in approximately 1,800 public and non-public schools. Under the supervision of the Director of School Mental Health Services, the School Mental Health Coordinator strengthens and expands school-based mental health services across New York City public schools. The Coordinator provides mental health education, technical assistance, training, and strategic guidance to schools, community-based organization (CBO) partners, and mental health providers.

The position oversees implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of school mental health programs; develops and refines program policies and procedures with Office of School Health leadership; and builds partnerships to promote accessible, high-quality services. The Coordinator serves as a primary liaison among schools, providers, and community agencies, supporting positive school climates, coordinated services, and comprehensive mental health systems that foster student well-being and academic success. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Meet the Public Health Educator qualification requirements through one of the following: a master's degree in public health, health education, health promotion, or a closely related field; a bachelor's degree in health education, health science, public health, health promotion, community health, health communications, or a closely related field; a bachelor's degree in education, nursing, epidemiology, wellness and fitness, or nutrition plus one year of full-time satisfactory health education experience; or a bachelor's degree in marketing, human services, social work, or psychology plus two years of full-time satisfactory health education experience.
• For Assignment Level III, meet the applicable experience requirements and have three additional years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in qualification pathways 3 and 4, including at least one year in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, education, or a related field.
• Ability to work effectively with school principals, professionals, and personnel from a wide range of social institutions and organizations.
• Mental health program implementation experience.
• Experience working in a school setting and familiarity with NYC Public Schools.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Presentation skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the five boroughs.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic partnerships with schools, school districts, community-based organizations, families, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee, cultivate, and manage partnerships with CBOs delivering mental health programs in schools.
• Provide ongoing implementation support to mental health CBOs working in school settings.
• Monitor mental health services delivered through CBO partners, including licensing approval, billing processes, and program utilization.
• Conduct site visits to assess school mental health programs, including identification and referral systems, and recommend service improvements.
• Track, monitor, and follow up on requests for support related to mental health services and providers.
• Provide technical assistance to schools and community partners on mental health resources and best practices.
• Co-design and co-implement training, outreach strategies, and principal engagement efforts to build understanding and support for school mental health services.
• Provide presentations, workshops, and trainings to school stakeholders.
• Represent the School Mental Health Program at conferences, community meetings, interagency workgroups, and public events.
• Support schools in navigating HIPAA, FERPA, MOUs, OMH requirements, and Chancellor’s Regulations related to mental health services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement program policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Serve as a resource on the NYC child and adolescent mental health system, school-based mental health trends, and broader wellness issues.
• Analyze program data and performance measures to assess outcomes, identify improvement areas, and support quality improvement.
• Work with school leaders and mental health providers to identify opportunities to strengthen student mental health support.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s union or benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the ability to work from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security compared with private sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time